A patient with terminal cancer is brought to the Emergency Room after collapsing at home,having ingested too much nitroglycerin spray.The patient stops breathing while in the nurse's care in the Emergency Room.The nurse is aware of the patient's terminal status,so he should not initiate CPR.

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While the patient's terminal status may be a consideration in the decision to initiate CPR, the nurse should follow protocols and guidelines for basic life support and provide CPR to the patient when necessary to attempt to revive them. Nitroglycerin can cause vasodilation and decrease blood pressure, potentially leading to respiratory and cardiac arrest. Therefore, CPR may be necessary to maintain the patient's circulation and oxygenation.

A Patient with Terminal Cancer Is Brought to the Emergency