The nurse is caring for four patients on the intermediate care unit and plans emergency care for the patients.Which patient is unsuitable for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
A) The older adult patient with end-stage lung disease
B) The patient with a valid order for a no-code status
C) The patient who doesn't speak English and cannot make his or her wishes known
D) The patient whose family does not want the patient resuscitated

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A patient with a valid order for a no-code status (also known as a Do Not Resuscitate or DNR order) is unsuitable for CPR because it is a legally binding decision made by the patient or their legal representative to not undergo resuscitation efforts.

The Nurse Is Caring for Four Patients on the Intermediate