An elderly client is admitted to the healthcare facility with acute respiratory distress. The
client's health record has a DNR or "do not resuscitate" order. Which must the nurse
perform if the client suddenly develops cardiopulmonary arrest?
A) A full code is initiated at the earliest
B) The client is allowed to die naturally
C) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation without drugs is initiated
D) The code team is called with intervention delayed until the physician arrives
B
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1. physical 2. psychological 3. cultural 4. economic
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A. Fresh apple B. Raw celery C. Italian bread D. Tossed salad E. Baked chicken F. Well-cooked cheeseburger
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