Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1305 of 1700
Who must give permission for a DNR order?
- The nursing assistant who gives the daily care
- The visitor who asks about the order
- The kitchen staff who serve the meals
- The patient or an active health care POA
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Correct answer: The patient or an active health care POA
A DNR is written with permission from the patient or the activated POA.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026