A Nurse Who Is Working with Clients Who Have DNR

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse who is working with clients who have DNR (do not resuscitate) orders knows that these orders:

• A) Are legally required for terminally ill clients
• B) May be written by the physician without client consent if resuscitation is futile
• C) Are maintained throughout the client's stay in either an acute care or a long-term care facility
• D) Follow nationally consistent standards for implementation of client interventions

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