— 照護管理 · HARD · MCQ —
護理師照顧一位簽署 DNR(不施行心肺復甦術)的病人,病人突發呼吸停止。護理師的首要行動為何?
A nurse is caring for a client with a DNR order. The client stops breathing. What is the nurse's priority action?
- AContact the family to confirm the wishes聯絡家屬以確認其意願
- BAssess for a carotid pulse✓ 正解評估頸動脈脈搏
- CProvide comfort care and ensure a peaceful environment提供舒適護理並確保安靜的環境
- DCall the code team immediately立即呼叫急救團隊
— Explanation · 中文詳解 —
即使病人持有 DNR 指令,護理師仍必須確認臨床狀況(如脈搏是否存在),以確認確實為死亡過程而非單純的呼吸暫停或氣道阻塞。先評估(Assess)後確認意願,確保 DNR 執行程序合法合規。直接啟動急救(Code)違背 DNR 意願,不評估直接放棄則可能錯失急救良機。
Even with a DNR order, the nurse must first assess for a carotid pulse to clinically confirm cardiac arrest and distinguish it from respiratory issues. This assessment ensures that the DNR is being followed correctly without initiating unauthorized resuscitation efforts.
✦ 台美臨床差異
台灣 DNR 執行須符合安寧緩和醫療條例,護理師需確認醫囑有效性;美國 DNR 法律效力在各州略有不同。