Considering Mr. D’s advanced age, what are the benefits/risks associated with providing life-sustaining measures? What factors should you consider based on the Mr. D’s age and health history?
Mr. D is a 90-year-old man who was admitted to the hospital with complaints of nausea, vomiting, left arm pain, and chest pain. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is performed, and he is diagnosed as having a myocardial infarction. Mr. D has a long history of comorbidities including hypertension, diabetes, and congestive heart failure (CHF). With this […]