Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
The 78-year-old Catholic client is in end-stage congestive heart failure and has a DNR order. The client has AP 50, RR 10, and BP 80/50, and Cheyne-Stokes respirations. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Notifying a priest for last rites respects Catholic end-of-life practices, a priority with imminent death. Crash cart violates DNR, oxygen is less critical, and bed orientation is irrelevant.