A Patient Was Admitted to the Critical Care Unit Several

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted to the critical care unit several weeks ago with an acute myocardial infarction and subsequently underwent coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.Since a cardiac arrest 5 days ago, the patient has been unresponsive.An electroencephalogram shows no meaningful brain activity.After a family conference, the physician orders a DNR order, and palliative care is begun.This means

• A) the patient will continue to receive the same aggressive treatment short of resuscitation if he has another cardiac arrest.
• B) all treatment will be stopped, and the patient will be allowed to die.
• C) all attempts will be made to keep the patient comfortable without prolonging his life.
• D) the patient will be immediately transferred to hospice.

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Definitions:

Equilibrate

The process of achieving balance or stability within a system, particularly in the context of cognitive development as described by Jean Piaget.

Piaget

A psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development that describes how children's intellect grows through stages.

Logically

In a manner that is based on clear, sound reasoning or the formal principles of reasoning.