A terminally ill patient has attempted to commit suicide by swallowing an entire bottle of opioid pain medication.The patient is brought to the emergency department and found to have a “Do Not Resuscitate” tattoo on her chest along with a handwritten note that states that she is tired of suffering and wishes her life to end. Which next step by the medical team is most appropriate?
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