A Terminally Ill Patient, Without an Advance Directive or Do-Not-Resuscitate

question 42

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient, without an advance directive or do-not-resuscitate order, stops breathing. Which of the following should the nurse do to assist this patient?

• A)Call a code.
• B)Initiate a slow code.
• C)Contact the physician to assess the patient for death.
• D)Contact the nursing supervisor.

Recognize the relevance of the humanistic perspective in psychology.

Learn about the concept and importance of positive psychology.

Understand the significance of cross-cultural perspectives in examining human behavior.

Recognize the impact of biological factors on psychological processes.

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