End-stage Heart Failure Is in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 82yo Man | Ethics | SMLE Q#11754
SMLE Question #11754
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Ethics
Objective: OBJ-243
Last updated: February 2026
An 82-year-old man with end-stage heart failure is brought to the emergency department from a long-term care facility with severe respiratory distress and reduced consciousness. The transfer paperwork includes a Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order issued at another hospital. No relatives are available, and the team anticipates possible cardiopulmonary arrest. What is the most appropriate action regarding the DNR order?
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