Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

An emergency nurse is caring for a critically ill patient who has expressed a desire not to be resuscitated. The patient's family arrives and insists on full resuscitation measures. What is the BEST initial action for the nurse to take?

  • Review the patient's advanced directive or living will

  • Immediately involve the hospital's ethics committee

  • Proceed with full resuscitation measures as requested by the family

  • Discuss the situation with the family to reach a consensus

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