NCLEX-RN
NCLEX Nursing Leadership and Management Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is critically ill and provides the nurse with an advance directive specifying a do not resuscitate (DNR) order. The client's children arrive at the bedside and report that they oppose this type of order. The nurse should take which appropriate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Attaching the advance directive to the medical record (
A) ensures the client’s DNR wishes are followed, respecting autonomy. Documenting family wishes (
B), asking for changes (
C), or voiding the directive (
D) are inappropriate, as family cannot override a valid directive.
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