A patient in the critical care unit has died as a result of failed CPR. The nurse knows that this term means: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Death occurred despite all efforts by health care providers.
2. The patient died suddenly after traumatic injuries.
3. The patient died after receiving maximum care for weeks.
4. The patient has no brainstem functioning.
5. The patient died after dialysis was cancelled.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Failed CPR is the term used to identify a death that occurs despite all efforts on the part of clinicians.
Rationale 2: Failed CPR includes patients who die suddenly following traumatic injuries.
Rationale 3: Failed CPR includes patients who die after receiving maximum support for days or even weeks.
Rationale 4: Death that occurs following demonstration of lack of brainstem functioning is brain death and not failed CPR.
Rationale 5: Death that occurs following a decision not to initiate one or more interventions such as dialysis is known as limitation because a decision is made not to institute a medical that is unlikely to benefit the patient.
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