You have been attempting resuscitation of a middle-aged woman for approximately 15 minutes; however, she has not responded to any of your treatment. There is no evidence of hypothermia or drug ingestion, and the cardiac monitor shows asystole. You should:
A) determine if she has an advance directive.
B) consider terminating your resuscitative efforts.
C) perform CPR only and try to contact her family.
D) pronounce the patient dead and call the coroner.
Answer: B) consider terminating your resuscitative efforts.
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