What is the correct action

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Problem: A man with terminal metastatic cancer who is undergoing treatment has expressed a wish to be intubated but does not want to be resuscitated in the case of cardiac arrest. The patient develops pneumonia, becomes severely hypoxic, and requires intubation. His blood pressure is 70/40 mmHg, and the cardiac monitor reveals frequent arrhythmias. The family wants "everything" done for the patient to promote recovery. What is the correct action?

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