When discussing the condition of a terminally ill patient with his or her family members, the terminology "Do Not Resuscitate" should never be discussed and offered because the family may think it means "do nothing."

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The term "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) is an important part of end-of-life discussions and should be clearly explained to ensure the family understands it means not performing CPR or advanced cardiac life support if the patient's heart stops, not "do nothing."

When Discussing the Condition of a Terminally Ill Patient with His