A medical order, written by a physician, that instructs health care providers about emergency care for a patient when the patient has stopped breathing is known as a(an)

A. generic end of life order.
B. health care power of attorney.
C. Do not resuscitate (DNR).
D. living will.
E. Emergency Medical Order (EMO).


Answer: C

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