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Describe when an EMT would not follow the direction provided by a Do Not Resuscitate Order.

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Final answer:

An EMT would not always follow a Do Not Resuscitate Order if the order is not present or verified, if the patient is a minor and the DNR conflicts with the parent's wishes, or if the patient has a reversible condition that can be treated.

Step-by-step explanation:

An EMT would not follow the direction provided by a Do Not Resuscitate Order in certain situations:

  1. If the DNR order is not present or cannot be verified.
  2. If the patient is a minor and the DNR order conflicts with the parent or legal guardian's wishes.
  3. If the patient has a reversible condition that can be treated and resuscitation could lead to a full recovery.

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