You Have Just Been Instructed to Stop Emergency Care on an Unresponsive

Multiple Choice

You have just been instructed to stop emergency care on an unresponsive and pulseless 61-year-old man found by his wife in the bathroom. After telling his wife that there is nothing more that can be done, she erupts in an episode of rage and starts screaming that there must be something else that can be done and you are not doing your job well enough. In this situation, which action is best?

A) Resume resuscitation for another 5 minutes.
B) Be tolerant of the angry reaction.
C) Leave the scene immediately.
D) Contact medical direction for advice.