The nurse is caring for an unresponsive 67-year-old client who has terminal cancer with a Do Not Resuscitate order in affect.A family member tells the nurse, "I'll sue you and every other nurse here if you don't do everything possible to keep her alive." The nurse understands that protection from legal prosecution in this situation is provided by:

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In this case, immunity applies only to the physician and not to the nurse because the physician is given the legal duty to put into effect the client's wishes. Consequently, the nurse must rely on effective communication with the physician, client, and family, and on the quality of the facility's policies and procedures, to be sure that his or her actions are consistent with the legally required steps.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Unresponsive 67-Year-Old Client Who