You respond to a skilled nursing facility for a patient who is not breathing. When you arrive, you assess the patient, a 78-year-old man, and confirm apnea. However, the patient has a rapid carotid pulse. The charge nurse advises you that, according to the patient's family, the patient is not to be resuscitated. You should:
A) not attempt any form of resuscitation and ask the charge nurse to notify the patient's family immediately.
B) remain at the scene, begin artificial ventilations, but discontinue if the family arrives and presents a valid DNR order.
C) contact medical control and request authorization to provide palliative care only and transport the patient to the hospital.
D) maintain the patient's airway, begin artificial ventilations, and transport the patient to the closest appropriate medical facility.
Answer: D) maintain the patient's airway, begin artificial ventilations, and transport the patient to the closest appropriate medical facility.
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