The document discusses the argument against making CPR the standard of care for chronically ill residents in long-term care facilities. It emphasizes that the effectiveness and appropriateness of CPR may be limited in such populations, leading to a focus on individualized care plans instead. It also raises ethical considerations about the quality of life and patient autonomy in end-of-life decisions.

1. How would you explain the statement that CPR should not be the
standard of care for the chronically ill resident of a long-term care
facility?
How would you explain the statement that CPR should not be the
standard of care for the chronically ill resident of a long-term care
facility?