ATI Advanced Med Surg Rn 46 Exam

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A nurse enters a client's room and finds the client pulseless. The family has requested a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order from the provider, but he has not written the order yet. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Call the provider for a stat DNR order. B. Start CPR and call the emergency response team. C. Seek immediate help from the risk manager. D. Respect the family's wishes and do nothing.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Without a written DNR order, the nurse is obligated to initiate CPR to attempt to save the client's life.

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