A 47 Year Old Man Is Admitted to the ICU

A 47 year old man is admitted to the ICU for severe injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He has lost a lot of blood and his blood pressure is 70/35. After a few hours he goes into cardiac arrest. The patient has 'DNR' orders in his medical records. But his brother who is present wants doctors to do everything they can to save him. What is the appropriate action at this time of emergency?

A) Do not resuscitate
B) Contact health care proxy
C) Follow brothers wishes
D) Contact hospital ethics committee

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