Question

honoring a valid dnr order during cardiac arrest. choose one below: *
1 point
always ethical
sometimes ethical
never ethical
a patient has suffered severe oxygen loss. they open their eyes and have
sleep - wake cycles but show no awareness of surroundings. the condition
has lasted 3 months.
determine the most appropriate type of care:
curative care
palliative care
hospice care
withholding treatment

Explanation:

First Question (Honoring a valid DNR order during cardiac arrest)

A valid DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order is a patient's informed decision (or via surrogate) to forgo resuscitation. Ethically, respecting patient autonomy and their advance directive (when valid) is a core principle in healthcare ethics. So honoring a valid DNR is always ethical as it upholds patient wishes and autonomy.

The patient has severe oxygen loss, has sleep - wake cycles but no awareness of surroundings, and the condition has lasted 3 months. Curative care aims to cure, but this patient's condition is chronic and likely non - curable in the traditional sense. Palliative care focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, which fits here. Hospice care is for end - of - life (usually <6 months prognosis), and withholding treatment is not appropriate without more context. So palliative care is most appropriate.

Answer:

A. Always ethical

Second Question (Patient with severe oxygen loss, etc.)