To prevent any unwanted resuscitation after life-sustaining treatments have been withdrawn,the nurse should ensure that:
A) do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders are written before discontinuation of the treatments.
B) the family is not allowed to visit until the death occurs.
C) DNR orders are written as soon as possible after the discontinuation of the treatments.
D) the change-of-shift report includes the information that the patient is not to be resuscitated.

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DNR orders should be written before withdrawal of life support; this will prevent any unfortunate errors in unwanted resuscitation during the time period between initiation of withdrawal and the actual death.

To Prevent Any Unwanted Resuscitation After Life-Sustaining Treatments Have Been