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A do-not-resuscitate order________.

a. Is a type of advance directive
b. Is used only in emergency situations
c. May be revoked at any time
d. All of the options are correct

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A do-not-resuscitate order is an advance directive that outlines a patient's wishes not to have resuscitation attempts in severe medical situations and can be revoked any time. It is not exclusively used in emergency situations but is a critical component in the care of terminally ill individuals.

Step-by-step explanation:

A do-not-resuscitate order is a medical directive with specific stipulations. Answering the student's question, a do-not-resuscitate order:

  • a. Is a type of advance directive - It outlines a patient's wishes regarding resuscitation attempts in case they are unable to make decisions in the moment.
  • b. Is used only in emergency situations - This is partially correct as it is indeed used in emergencies but can also be part of standard care planning for a terminally ill individual.
  • c. May be revoked at any time - The individual or their designated health care proxy can change or cancel the DNR order according to the patient's wishes at any point.
  • d. All of the options are correct - This statement is not entirely correct since option b is not entirely accurate.

Therefore, the correct answer is a. Is a type of advance directive and c. May be revoked at any time.

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