A terminally ill patient who does not have an advance directive or do-not-resuscitate order in place stops breathing. What should the nurse do to assist this patient?
A. Contact the nursing supervisor.
B. Call a code.
C. Initiate a slow code.
D. Contact the physician to assess the patient for death.
Answer: B
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