The nurse notes that a client has an advance directive stating that no cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should be performed if the heart stops. Which type of prescription should the nurse expect to be placedon this client's medical record?

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A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order is the most appropriate prescription for a client who has an advance directive stating no CPR should be performed if the heart stops. This order informs healthcare providers that resuscitation measures (e.g., chest compressions, intubation, defibrillation) should not be initiated if the client experiences cardiopulmonary arrest.

The Nurse Notes That a Client Has an Advance Directive