Who Should Make the Decisions Related to Terminal Weaning

question 17

Multiple Choice

Who should make the decisions related to terminal weaning?

• A)patient
• B)patient's family and patient's physician
• C)nurse
• D)respiratory therapist

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Definitions:

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