A terminally ill patient, without an advance directive or do-not-resuscitate order, stops breathing. Which of the following should the nurse do to assist this patient?

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CA) Calling a code is appropriate in this situation because, in the absence of an advance directive or do-not-resuscitate order, the default action is to attempt resuscitation to preserve life.C) Contacting the physician to assess the patient for death is also a correct action. After resuscitation efforts, or if they are deemed not feasible or successful, a physician's assessment is necessary to officially determine death.

A Terminally Ill Patient, Without an Advance Directive or Do-Not-Resuscitate