A terminally ill patient and the family agree that the physician will write a do-not-resuscitate order for the patient. What should the nurse implement when following this order?
A. Do not call a code if the patient stops breathing or the heart stops beating.
B. Withhold food and fluids but provide pain medication.
C. Call a code only if the patient's heart stops beating.
D. Call a code only if the patient stops breathing.
Answer: A
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