A dying client and family have requested that no attempts be made to resuscitate the client in the event of death. A doctor has written a DNR order. What is the nurse's responsibility if the client dies?
A) Follow his or her own conscience and perform CPR.
B) Make no attempt to resuscitate the client.
C) Follow a verbal physician's order for a slow code.
D) If the client is at home, call 911 and begin CPR.
Ans: B
A do not resuscitate (DNR) order means that no attempts are to be made to resuscitate a client who stops breathing or whose heart stops beating. The physician must write an order for this if the client or surrogate has expressed a wish that there be no attempts to resuscitate.
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