A client has a living will stating no life-sustaining measures be performed, but does not have a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order on the chart. If the nurse finds the client unconscious and unresponsive, which action should be taken?
a. Alert the family and follow their instructions regarding life-saving measures.
b. Call the health care provider for orders.
c. Do nothing.
d. Initiate resuscitation measures.
D
The client may need to provide additional instructions regarding artificial feeding, blood transfusions, chemotherapy, or surgery. Additionally, when desired, clients must ask their physician to write an order precluding resuscitation (do-not-resuscitate or DNR); if there is no such order, resuscitation will be performed.
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