A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order means that
A. you should not disturb the patient for any reason.
B. the patient should not be given food or fluids.
C. CPR should not be started in the event of cardiac arrest.
D. the patient will be donating his organs for transplant.
Answer: C
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