Register
You are called to attend to an elderly patient with an extensive medical history who is now in cardiac arrest. the patient's family tells you that the patient has a dnr order. there is no paperwork available
157k views
5 votes
You are called to attend to an elderly patient with an extensive medical history who is now in cardiac arrest. the patient's family tells you that the patient has a dnr order. there is no paperwork available but the patient does have a medicalert bracelet indicating do not resuscitate. you should:

User Rgm
by
6.3k points

2 Answers

5 votes

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

edge

User Nicolas Straub
by
6.8k points
4 votes
Leave the patient alone and let nature take it's course. monitor vitals, make them comfortable
User Twigmac
by
6.5k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

6.7m questions

8.9m answers

Other Questions

What is a "balanced diet"? a diet in which all five food groups are eaten every day a diet in which most of the essential nutrients are ingested every day a diet in which the various food groups are consumed
LSD is an example of a hallucinogen
What is the way to dress a stroke patient
Most of your exercise each day should come from _____. muscular fitness activities cardiovascular fitness activities flexibility activities
A progressive disease characterized by the deterioration of the myelin sheath covering axons within the brain is known as
Link Copied!