Which of the Following Are Legitimate Reasons for Discontinuing Basic

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are legitimate reasons for discontinuing basic life-support measures?
1) If spontaneous breathing and a palpable pulse return
2) If a physician pronounces the arrest victim dead
3) If advanced life-support measures become available

• A)2 and 3 only
• B)1 and 2 only
• C)1, 2, and 3
• D)1 and 3 only

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