47. An 18-year-old patient has chemotherapy and bone marrow…
47. An 18-year-old patient has chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation for leukemia. While waiting for marrow recovery she develops respiratory failure and needs mechanical ventilation with 100% oxygen. Shortly after she requires increasing doses of noradrenaline and progresses to renal failure. The intensive care team suggest that treatment should be withdrawn as her chances of survival are remote, but the hematologists argue that her renal, respiratory, and cardiovascular failure are potentially reversible if the bone marrow is given time to recover. After discussion with the family it is agreed that treatment should be withdrawn on the grounds of futility. You are the primary nurse involved in this case what will you do? Select all that apply.
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