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oliviahorn72

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

Question 2

What can a nurse ask a patient to do before suctioning to prevent hypoxemia?
 
  A) Sit in an upright position and cough.
  B) Breathe normally for at least 5 minutes.
  C) Lie flat in bed and practice relaxation.
  D) Take several deep breaths.


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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


oliviahorn72

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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