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you respond to the home of a 59-year-old man who is unconscious with slow, shallow breathing and a weak pulse. the family states that the patient has terminal brain cancer and does not wish to be resuscitated.
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you respond to the home of a 59-year-old man who is unconscious with slow, shallow breathing and a weak pulse. the family states that the patient has terminal brain cancer and does not wish to be resuscitated. they further state that there is a dnr order for this patient, but they are unable to locate it. you should:

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Answer: Begin life-saving measures.

Explanation: Though the family says he does not want to be saved, there is no proof of any DNR. If there is no DNR and no life-saving measures are taken, the result can be the termination of your licenses.

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