Question

A 79-year-old woman with advanced heart failure is bedbound with declining oral intake and is thought to be in the last days of life. She has an existing decision not to attempt CPR. What is the most appropriate approach to ongoing care?

Accepted Answer

Individualised care plan focusing on comfort, symptom control and regular review with the patient and those important to her

Answer

Stop all medications and interventions without discussion

Answer

Ignore the DNACPR decision and attempt full resuscitation if she arrests

Answer

Transfer to intensive care for aggressive treatment

Answer

Discuss only with relatives and not with the patient

Practice question

A 79-year-old woman with advanced heart failure is bedbound with declining oral intake and is thought to be in the last days of life. She has an existing decision not to attempt CPR. What is the most appropriate approach to ongoing care?