Progressive Neurodegenerative Disease Is in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 9yo Child | Ethics | SMLE Q#785
SMLE Question #785
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Ethics
Last updated: February 2026
A 9-year-old boy with a progressive neurodegenerative disease is admitted to the pediatric ward. After multidisciplinary discussions, his parents (legal guardians) sign a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order according to hospital policy. They ask how long the DNR remains in effect and whether it can be modified if his condition or goals of care change. Which of the following best describes the status of a DNR order according to standard ethical and legal practice?
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