What Is the Legal Indication Associated with a Do Not

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the legal indication associated with a do not resuscitate (DNR) order?  

• A)Medical therapies and interventions are to be avoided. 
• B)Life-sustaining interventions are to be discontinued. 
• C)Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is to be avoided. 
• D)Palliative care is to be discontinued or avoided.

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Definitions:

Initial Impressions

The first and quick opinions we form about others upon meeting them, which are often based on their appearance and behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors).

Attributions

Refers to the process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, often leading to an alteration in one of the beliefs or attitudes.