A Client Asks the Meaning of a "Code Blue" That

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Multiple Choice

A client asks the meaning of a "Code Blue" that is broadcast through the hospital's communication system. Which response should the nurse make?

• A) "It means that someone has fallen."
• B) "It means that a client has stopped breathing or the heart stopped beating."
• C) "It means that nursing staff are needed to report to the emergency department."
• D) "It means that a large number of clients are coming to the emergency department."

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Definitions:

Decedent's Will

A legal document specifying how an individual’s assets and responsibilities should be managed and distributed after their death.

Estate Administration

The process in which a decedent’s personal representative settles the affairs of the decedent’s estate, collects assets, pays debts and taxes, and distributes the remaining assets to heirs. The process is usually overseen by a probate court.

Probate Court

A specialized court that deals with matters pertaining to wills, estates, conservatorships, and guardianships.

Decedent's Estate

All the assets and liabilities left behind by a person who has passed away.