Why A Nurse Should Resuscitate Or DNR

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Nursing is a profession that not only helps with physical wellness but one that helps care for every aspect of that patients life while they care for them. One such task is taking care of patients who are nearing the end of their time here on this earth. Just as there are many customs, rituals, and desires for the birth of a child, so are there for the how a person leaves this life. Every culture, religion and individual has different views on how far someone should go down the medical route before accepting death and preparing for it. During this phase of treatment there is nothing more important than respecting your patients customs and wishes because they deserve to have that peace of mind with them. With that being said, they must have all the necessary paperwork filled out or the nurse may not have any other choice than to go against requests to…show more content…
There are a myriad of moral and ethically debates concerning end of life care, particularly when should the patient's wishes be ignored and what the patient should be able to decide. These discussions fuel the fire for congress to pass numerous laws pertaining to end of life care that are constantly being thrown out or amended. A nurse much continually educate themselves on the laws and protocols to protect themselves from litigation. The major documents that a nurse should be familiar with is a do not resuscitate or DNR form and an advanced directive. These are the most common issues of paperwork that must be completed to ensure the patient can receive the treatment they desire. As our elderly population grows at an exponential rate, the amount of patients requiring end of life care is increasing. One of the most common forms that patients either ask for or already have is a do not resuscitate
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