A nurse is caring for a client with advanced heart disease. The following week, the nurse was
disappointed to notice that the client has changed their code status to DNR and does not agree with the client's decision. Which of the following nursing actions is the most appropriate?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A nurse is caring for a client with advanced heart disease. The following week, the nurse was
disappointed to notice that the client has changed their code status to DNR and does not agree with the client's decision.  Which of the following nursing actions is the  most  appropriate?  
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Request to change assignment and for another nurse to care for the client

Answer

Explain to the client that they are still young and has a chance of surviving

Answer

Speak to the client's family members to convince them to change their code status

Answer

Provide the client with more information on managing heart disease to influence their decision

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