Which of the following statements made by a nurse reflects the best understanding of the legal safeguards of a DNR (do not resuscitate)order?

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DNR orders are not necessarily maintained throughout the client's stay because a client's condition may warrant a change in DNR status.To ensure client safety,the attending physician must review the DNR orders every 3 days for hospitalized clients or every 60 days for clients in residential health facilities.If there is no living will or durable power of attorney appointed,members of the family will be consulted regarding a DNR order.Although not all family members need to agree,an order will usually not be written if some family members express strong opposition to the status change.If no family can be located,the attending physician has the legal right to write the order.There is no legal requirement for a terminally ill client to be required to assume DNR status.

Which of the Following Statements Made by a Nurse Reflects