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A patient was admitted to the critical care unit after having a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and myocardial infarction (MI) .The patient has poor activity tolerance,falls in and out of consciousness,and has poor verbal skills.The patient has been resuscitated four times in the past 6 hours.The patient does not have advance directives.Family members are at the bedside.Who should the practitioner approach to discuss decisions of care and possible do-not-resuscitate (DNR) status?
Bronchiolitis
An infection of the small airways (bronchioles) in the lungs, mostly affecting infants and young children, causing cough and wheezing.
Mist Tent
A type of medical equipment that creates a fine mist of aerosolized medication or moist air for a patient to breathe in, often used for respiratory conditions.
Noninvasive Oxygen Monitoring
A method to monitor oxygen saturation in the blood without the need for a blood sample, typically using a device called a pulse oximeter.
Peak Expiratory Flowmeter
A device used to measure the highest speed of exhalation from the lungs, aiding in asthma management.
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