A distraught husband awoke to find his 26-year-old wife not breathing and cold to the touch. Since your assessment indicates that the woman has been dead for some time, you contact medical direction for authorization to withhold emergency care. The medical director agrees and the coroner is notified. At this time, your immediate responsibility is:

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Although emergency care is no longer needed, it is important to provide emotional support to the husband who has just experienced a traumatic event. As the first responder on scene, it is part of the EMS provider's duty of care to provide compassionate care to family members who may be grieving or experiencing shock.

A Distraught Husband Awoke to Find His 26-Year-Old Wife Not