01-14-2008, 10:06 AM
5. You have a pt with severe MS that is advanced & progressive who now develops renal
failure secondary to DM, the pt is alert & has elected to put DNR order in place at her
own discretion. The pts K levels are now elevated at 8 meq/l.
Which of the following is most appropriate?
a.dialysis cannot be done because of the DNRorder
b.you can do the dialysis if the DNR is reversed for the procedure
c.go ahead with the dialysis, ignore the DNR order
d.Give kayexalate until DNR status is discussed with the family
failure secondary to DM, the pt is alert & has elected to put DNR order in place at her
own discretion. The pts K levels are now elevated at 8 meq/l.
Which of the following is most appropriate?
a.dialysis cannot be done because of the DNRorder
b.you can do the dialysis if the DNR is reversed for the procedure
c.go ahead with the dialysis, ignore the DNR order
d.Give kayexalate until DNR status is discussed with the family