Management of CareQuestion 272 of 2368
A client with a do-not-resuscitate order develops signs of infection, and the provider prescribes an IV antibiotic. Which action by the nurse is correct?
- Hold the antibiotic because treatment is limited with this order
- Ask the client to cancel the order before giving it
- Administer the antibiotic because the order applies only to CPR
- Give only comfort measures until the family agrees
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Correct answer: Administer the antibiotic because the order applies only to CPR
A DNR order refers only to not performing CPR. The client is still entitled to treatments such as antibiotics, IVs, and medications.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Grief and Loss: DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE ORDERS AND ADVANCE DIRECTIVES. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026