Question

A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel (AP) about caring for a client who has a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. Which of the following statements by the AP indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Option 1: "If I cannot detect the client's pulse, I will have another AP verify this with me."

Option 2: "If the client does not have a pulse, I will call for the rapid response team."

Option 3: "I will initiate CPR until a nurse arrives if I cannot detect the client's pulse."

Option 4: "I will call for the client's nurse to come to the room if I cannot detect the client's pulse."

Answer 1

Option 1: "If I cannot detect the client's pulse, I will have another AP verify this with me."

Step-by-step explanation:

A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order is a legal document that states that medical personnel should not take steps to revive or resuscitate a patient if their heart stops or they stop breathing. The correct statement by the assistive personnel (AP) that indicates an understanding of caring for a client with a DNR order is Option 1: "If I cannot detect the client's pulse, I will have another AP verify this with me." This statement shows that the AP understands the importance of confirming the absence of a pulse before initiating any resuscitation efforts.