If a patient expires en route, which of the following is NOT an option for the crew's next action?

In this scenario, when a patient has expired en route, the crew must assess the most appropriate course of action based on the clinical situation and protocols they are trained to follow. The option that is not suitable involves calling for additional resources.

Calling for additional resources typically implies that the crew anticipates needing further support or assistance for a living patient, such as more medical personnel or equipment to continue treatment. However, in the case of patient expiration, the primary concern shifts to confirming the patient's status and appropriately managing the situation in terms of logistical and administrative protocols. Since the patient is no longer alive, the need for additional medical resources is not pertinent at this moment, rendering that action unnecessary.

On the other hand, returning to the point of departure, continuing to the destination, or going to the nearest emergency department are all actions that the crew could reasonably consider, depending on the protocols in their practice and the circumstances that follow the patient's expiration.