A patient in CCU is critically and terminally ill. The family has made a written request that no cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) take place
The patient is well known to the physician, who does not agree with the family's assessment of the situation. While the physician is discussing the situation with the family and before agreement, the patient experiences a cardiopulmonary arrest. Legally, what is the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Proceed as though a DNR order has been written, since such an order is anticipated.
B) Take no action and page the patient's physician to ask for an immediate decision over the telephone.
C) Initiate CPR and page the patient's physician to come to the care unit.
D) Take no action and page the patient's family to return to the care unit immediately.
C
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