An Ethical Consideration with Older Surgical Patients Centers on the Dilemma

question 10

Multiple Choice

An ethical consideration with older surgical patients centers on the dilemma of do not resuscitate (DNR) orders.When considering the decision to maintain or suspend DNR orders prior to surgery,the guiding principle should be to:

• A) seek legal consultation through the facility ethics department.
• B) facilitate the family to collaborate on consensus.
• C) respect the patient's autonomy.
• D) develop a facility-wide policy for either suspension or maintaining of DNR orders.

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