The nurse's role in resuscitation decisions.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be instituted only for the benefit of the patient. The patient's views should be sought where possible. Nurses have a responsibility to act as the patient's advocate if doctors fail to ascertain patients' views.
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D000368:Aged; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D011788:Quality of Life; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000451:nursing*; D016414:Resuscitation Orders