Register
In some cases, patients will elect to have a "DNR" (Do Not Resuscitate) order in place, meaning that there should be no life-saving measures taken for the patient. Why is this important to know in a clinic
163k views
2 votes
In some cases, patients will elect to have a "DNR" (Do Not Resuscitate) order in place, meaning that there should be no life-saving measures taken for the patient. Why is this important to know in a clinic setting as well as a hospital setting?

User Yann Biancheri
by
5.1k points

2 Answers

2 votes
It’s extremely important to know because you should do that the patient wants and not going against it or tell them what they should do.
User WildStriker
by
5.1k points
4 votes
This can effect the quality of life if a person is hospitalized for a long period of time and destined to die soon. Let’s say the person was resuscitated... he may have to live with broken ribs or a condition that will stay with him till death. Hope this helps!
User Kpup
by
4.5k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

5.7m questions

7.4m answers

Other Questions

A family of 5 just changed health insurance plans. They moved the entire family to a new plan on June 1st. The previous plan covered them until May 31st. On May 10th the oldest son visited the doctor for
David works at a big city hospital. He often helps during operations. He monitors the patient’s heart beats and records the pulses with the help of a machine. David also takes down some additional notes.
A nurse teaches a nursing student about the criteria that a client should meet in order to be admitted to a hospice. Which statement made by the nursing student indicates the need for effective learning?
The reflex arc is a single conduction route from the receptors to the CNS and out to the effectors. a) True b) False
State and describe the function of the three main types of lymphocytes in our body.
Link Copied!