An older client recently admitted from a homeless shelter experiences cardiac arrest. The client has no resuscitation orders. Which action should the nurse take?
1. Begin chest compressions.
2. Notify the nursing supervisor.
3. Obtain a prescription for DNR.
4. Attempt to contact the client's next of kin.
1. Begin chest compressions.
Explanation: 1. If resuscitation orders are not present, the nurse should begin chest compressions on the client.
2. The nurse should call for the code team, which would also include the supervisor, but starting chest compressions is the best action.
3. Obtaining a DNR prescription would not be appropriate unless the client requests the nurse to do so.
4. Attempting to contact the client's next of kin delays treatment for the client and is not appropriate.
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