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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Pediatrics

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The physician writes “DNAR” on the chart of a four-year-old patient. The nurse should understand that DNAR stands for:
  1. Diagnostic neurological radiation
  2. Dependent Nitrogen re-uptake
  3. Dopamine and Nitroglycerine recombination
  4. Do not attempt resuscitation
Explanation
Answer - D - The nurse should understand that DNAR stands “for do not attempt resuscitation.” This order is written by the physician after discussions with the patient and the family regarding withholding resuscitative measures such as CPR, defibrillation, and intubation in the event of a terminal illness.
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