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What nurses need to know if they decide not to attempt CPR

If healthcare professionals feel a resuscitation attempt is inappropriate they must be ready to defend this decision if no DNACPR order is in place
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- @StephJonesBerry
Posted 06 March 2020 - 14:00
Picture shows medic writing on clipboard. If a resuscitation attempt is inappropriate and no DNACPR order is in place, you must be ready to defend your decision.
 
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