Question

An 83-year-old man with advanced dementia and multiple comorbidities is admitted with severe pneumonia. The team feel cardiopulmonary resuscitation would not be successful or in his best interests. What is the most appropriate action regarding DNACPR?

Accepted Answer

Complete a DNACPR form, discuss with him if possible and with those close to him, and document the reasoning clearly

Answer

Automatically apply DNACPR because he is over 80

Answer

Avoid documenting DNACPR to reduce complaints

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Ask the family to sign a consent form for DNACPR

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Base the DNACPR decision solely on bed availability

Practice question

An 83-year-old man with advanced dementia and multiple comorbidities is admitted with severe pneumonia. The team feel cardiopulmonary resuscitation would not be successful or in his best interests. What is the most appropriate action regarding DNACPR?