The Patient's Condition Has Deteriorated to the Point Where She

The patient's condition has deteriorated to the point where she can no longer make decisions about her own care.Which nursing interventions would be most appropriate?

A) Obtain a verbal do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order from the practitioner.
B) Continue caring for the patient as originally ordered because she obviously wanted this.
C) Consult the hospital attorney for recommendations on how to proceed.
D) Discuss with the family what the patient's wishes would be if she could make those decisions herself.

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