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MCQ 14: Advance DirectivesA patient has an advance directive refusing CPR. They suffer a cardiac arrest. What should you do?A. Perform CPR anywayB. Respect the advance directive and do not perform CPRC. Ask the family for permission to perform CPRD. Perform CPR only if a doctor is presentE. Ignore the directive if you disagree with itAnswer: BExplanation: Advance directives should be respected if they are valid and applicable to the current situation. If a patient has refused CPR in an advance directive, this wish should be honored.
