A nurse assesses a terminally ill patient with a DNR order, with findings of decreased blood pressure, urinary and bowel incontinence, loss of reflexes, and Cheyne-Stokes respirations. Based on these findings, the nurse recognizes which of the following?

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The signs of decreased blood pressure, urinary and bowel incontinence, loss of reflexes, and Cheyne-Stokes respirations are all commonly seen in terminally ill patients who are nearing the end of life. These signs indicate that the patient is dying and may not benefit from resuscitation efforts. The family should be informed and provided with support during this difficult time.

A Nurse Assesses a Terminally Ill Patient with a DNR