The family members of a patient have requested extubation to be done immediately.The registered respiratory therapist removes the endotracheal tube without weaning the ventilator to honor the family's wishes.Which of the following terms describes this approach to disContinuing mechanical ventilation

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Terminal extubation is the term used for removing an endotracheal tube without weaning the patient off the ventilator, usually at the request of the patient's family or due to a poor prognosis. It is often done to allow the patient to die naturally and with dignity. A terminal wean involves gradually decreasing ventilator support, while a best wishes wean or dignity with death wean are not recognized medical terms.

The Family Members of a Patient Have Requested Extubation to Be