Closed-head traumatic brain injury

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A young child sustained a closed-head traumatic brain injury from a car accident. After performing the needed EEGs to determine brain function based on state law, the child was declared brain dead. The medical team has met with the family to discuss the removal of life support. The family disagrees with the decision, believing God's will determines life and death. The nurse feels "in the middle" in this situation, knowing the evidence but also experiencing the family's suffering. The mother asks, "What would you do?" Your best course of action would be to Share your opinion, being sensitive to the mother's response. Ignore the mother's question. Talk with your religious adviser regarding what to do. Empathize with the mother regarding the difficult decision she is facing. Offer a consultation with resources available in the agency, such as the ethics committee, consultative ethics services, or a chaplain.

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