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crazycityslicker

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An alert, oriented, and competent frail older adult man has been told that he is dying and has asked to have a DNAR (AND) prescription put on his chart.
 
  The patient's family does not agree with his decision and asks the healthcare team to ignore the request. The healthcare team does not comply with the family's wishes, and after several days the family takes the matter to court. The court sides with the family and orders the healthcare team to remove the DNAR (AND) prescription. This is an example of which of the following?
  a. An integrity-producing (good) compromise
  b. An ethically sound compromise
  c. Settlement of an issue by force
  d. An effort to keep peace on the unit

Question 2

The Code of Ethics for Nurses:
 
  a. Is legally binding
  b. Is not legally binding
  c. Is legally binding in some circumstances
  d. Cannot be used in legal cases


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essyface1

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


crazycityslicker

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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