- Begin resuscitation as per the physician's order.
- Resuscitate while quickly checking the chart.
- Immediately inform the physician and family of the DNR order and advocate for its adherence.
- Wait for the family to clarify their wishes.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. During a cardiac arrest event, a new physician, unfamiliar with the patient’s chart, orders resuscitation. The family is present and also unaware of the DNR order, urging the team to save their loved one. What is the nurse’s immediate ethical responsibility?
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