A critically ill patient in the intensive care unit dies after specific therapy has been stopped. Which action demonstrates the withdrawal of a therapy? Select all that apply.

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1. A CPAP device would help with ventilation and does not demonstrate withdrawal of therapy.
2. Discontinuing enteral feedings that have already been established demonstrates the withdrawal of a therapy.
3. Initiating patient-controlled analgesia is a new treatment approach and does not demonstrate the withdrawal of a therapy.
4. Ceasing hemodialysis for chronic renal failure demonstrates the withdrawal of a therapy.
5. Removing chest tubes for pleural effusions demonstrates the withdrawal of a therapy.

A Critically Ill Patient in the Intensive Care Unit Dies