During a resuscitative effort for a critically ill patient, family members arrive and present an advance directive requesting no resuscitative measures. What is the appropriate action for the emergency nurse to take?
Immediately cease resuscitative efforts and honor the request in the advance directive after ensuring its validity.
Continue resuscitation until the attending physician has reviewed and accepted the advance directive.
Wait for confirmation from the hospital's legal department before making any changes to the resuscitation plan.
Initiate a reflective pause to allow family members to say goodbye before ceasing resuscitative efforts.