A terminally ill patient has requested a "do not resuscitate" (DNR) order. The family of the patient is strongly opposed to the patient's request. What is the responsibility of the nurse?
A) Perform a "slow code" until a decision is made.
B) Honor the request of the patient.
C) Contact a lawyer to intervene.
D) Terminate nursing care until the physician talks to the family.
Ans: B
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While caring for a preterm newborn receiving oxygen therapy, the nurse monitors the oxygen level and duration closely based on the understanding that the newborn is at risk for which of the following?
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The nurse researcher is using a research study that involved categories of patient weights. The level of measurement that would be most appropriate in this study is what?
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