The Pediatric Nurse Is Providing Care for a Terminally Ill

The pediatric nurse is providing care for a terminally ill patient who is 17 years of age. The patient has been resistant to aggressive chemotherapy because of undesirable side effects. The patient states, "I have finally convinced my parents to sign a DNR order. It is my life, and I should be able to decide how I want to live." Which legal consideration causes the nurse greatest concern?

A) A DNR order can be reversed at any time by the legal guardians.
B) The primary physician can deny a DNR if the patient is a minor.
C) The patient does not understand all aspects of the DNR order.
D) A DNR can be written to provide partial life-sustaining interventions.