Mr. Phillipe has suffered a stroke. His daughter brings DNR and power of attorney documents to the hospital. The purpose of the DNR is to:
A) Document the terminal nature of the client's condition
B) Allow an alternative to the universal standing order to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation to all clients
C) Provide an opportunity for the client, family, and caregivers to discuss the nature of the client's condition and the best possible course of action if the client has a cardiac arrest
D) Provide legal protection for nurses who believe a client should not be resuscitated
B
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