A Terminally Ill Patient Who Does Not Have an Advance

question 27

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient who does not have an advance directive or do-not-resuscitate order in place stops breathing. What 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.

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