A patient who refuses CPR would have which of the following abbreviations in the living will?

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DNR stands for "Do Not Resuscitate," which means the patient has requested not to receive CPR in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. HIPAA refers to privacy regulations, POLST is a medical order form for end-of-life treatment, PVS stands for "persistent vegetative state," and MCS stands for "minimally conscious state," none of which directly relate to the decision of whether or not to receive CPR.

A Patient Who Refuses CPR Would Have Which of the Following