NURSING II ADN 235- 60: Ethical Dilemma: Remain Intubated or Withdraw Life Support (Joyce Johnson, 58 years old). Case Study.

NURSING II ADN 235- 60: Ethical Dilemma: Remain Intubated or Withdraw Life Support (Joyce Johnson, 58 years old). Case Study. When a patient has a stroke, is intubated, and unable to wean off the ventilator, what can be done to ensure the patient’s autonomy when there is no living will and no family that can be contacted to guide this decision-making process of a vulnerable adult? I think the Doctors and ethical committee come in and take place for any decision making that needs to be made DIRECTIONS: This scenario involves legal and ethical issues. Using the information provided and critical thinking skills, fill in the boxes on the scenario and answer the questions following. Align you answers to support the data in corresponding box Answer all questions thoroughly. Include at least one [1] article as evidenced based practice to support your answers. Cite all sources used.