Code Status Limitations

WHAT DO WE DO when a patient with a do not resuscitate (DNR) order comes into our care for a palliative care procedure? Do we simply ignore it until the procedure has been completed? Do we avoid any attempts to intubate the patient who unexpectedly becomes oversedated and hypoxic? Physicians and researchers from two American academic hospitals explored current adoption of standing guidelines for situations like this.
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Research News Source Type: research