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A pаtient with аdvаnced chrоnic оbstructive pulmоnary disease has a legally executed Living Will stating that mechanical ventilation should not be initiated if recovery is unlikely. The patient is now unconscious and experiencing acute respiratory failure. The family insists that “everything be done,” including intubation. Which action should the nurse take first?