Who should make the decisions related to terminal weaning?
a. Patient
b. Patient's family and patient's physician
c. Nurse
d. Respiratory therapist
ANS: B
The decision should be made by the family in consultation with the patient's physician and in accordance with established ethical and legal guidelines.
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