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