An elderly client is admitted to the healthcare facility with acute respiratory distress. The
client's health record has a DNR or do not resuscitate order. Which must the nurse
perform if the client suddenly develops cardiopulmonary arrest?
A) A full code is initiated at the earliest
B) The client is allowed to die naturally
C) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation without drugs is initiated
D) The code team is called with intervention delayed until the physician arrives
Question 2
A nurse is assigned to care for a client in a healthcare facility. The plan of care for the
client has been prepared by the nurse. The nurse has to determine the effectiveness of
the nursing care plan.
Which aspect should the nurse keep in mind when reviewing the
nursing care plan?
A) The plan has to protect the client's safety.
B) The plan is based on problem solving skills.
C) The plan designates specific interventions.
D) The plan identifies client's long-term goals.
Client receiving hemodialysis.
Moral distress
Disorders of the Respiratory System
Changes in Blood Test Values with Acute Myocardial Infarction
The respiratory system and the process of gas exchange.
Palpation for respiratory expansion: Anterior view