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anshika

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A dying client and family have requested that no attempts be made to resuscitate the client in the event of death. A doctor has written a DNR order. What is the nurse's responsibility if the client dies?
 
  A) Follow his or her own conscience and perform CPR.
  B) Make no attempt to resuscitate the client.
  C) Follow a verbal physician's order for a slow code.
  D) If the client is at home, call 911 and begin CPR.

Question 2

A dying client states in writing ahead of time what her choices would be for health care should certain circumstances develop. What is the term for this document?
 
  A) Living will
  B) Advance directives
  C) Durable power of attorney
  D) Comfort measures only


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
A do not resuscitate (DNR) order means that no attempts are to be made to resuscitate a client who stops breathing or whose heart stops beating. The physician must write an order for this if the client or surrogate has expressed a wish that there be no attempts to resuscitate.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Two kinds of written advance directives can minimize difficulties by allowing individuals to state in advance what their choices would be for health care, should certain circumstances develop. Living wills provide specific instructions about the kinds of health care that should be provided or foregone in particular situations. A durable power of attorney for health care appoints an agent the person trusts to make decisions in the event of subsequent incapacity. Comfort measures only indicate that the goal of treatment is a comfortable, dignified death, and that further life-sustaining measures are no longer indicated.


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