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15 December, 16:55

A client in a long-term care facility signed a form requesting not to be resuscitated. the client develops pneumonia, and the client's health rapidly deteriorates. the client is no longer competent, but the family wants everything possible done for the client. when the family asks the nurse what will be done, what is the best response by the nurse

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  1. 15 December, 17:17
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    The client should be treated with antibiotics for the Pneumonia. The client has signed a document indicating a wish not to be resuscitated. Treating the pneumonia with antibiotics is not a resuscitation measure.
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