You arrive on scene to find a 73 year old male in cardiac arrest. His wife informs you that he collapsed 2 minutes prior to your arrival and that his physician had signed a "do not resuscitate" (DNR) order for the patient but she cannot find the written order. What should you do in such scenario?

You arrive on scene to find a 73 year old male in cardiac arrest. His wife informs you that he collapsed 2 minutes prior to your arrival and that his physician had signed a "do not resuscitate" (DNR) order for the patient but she cannot find the written order. What should you do in such scenario?

You arrive on scene to find a 73 year old male in cardiac arrest. His wife informs you that he collapsed 2 minutes prior to your arrival and that his physician had signed a "do not resuscitate" (DNR) order for the patient but she cannot find the written order. What should you do in such scenario? 




a. Call the patients doctor to confirm the order prior to initiating care
b. Leave immediately after documenting the wife's statement and return in service
c. Obey the DNR and leave immediately, respecting the patients wishes
d. Provide all necessary care to save the patients life until the document is provided


Answer: D


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