McCroskey Diane
J Christ Nurs. 2015 Apr-Jun;32(2):94-7. doi: 10.1097/cnj.0000000000000156.
Advances in technology a nd medical knowledge have dramatically altered our ability to sustain life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Many things come into play for the nurse when establishing patient goals, respecting patient's wishes, and valuing spiritual and cultural beliefs in end-of-life care. A veteran ICU nurse shares the challenges of caring and how, she copes when medical interventions seem futile.
技术和医学知识的进步极大地改变了我们在重症监护病房（ICU）维持生命的能力。在临终关怀中，当确定患者目标、尊重患者意愿以及重视精神和文化信仰时，护士需要考虑很多因素。一位经验丰富的ICU护士分享了护理工作中的挑战，以及当医疗干预似乎徒劳无功时她是如何应对的。
