You are treating a 68-year-old female at a nursing home, who…
You are treating a 68-year-old female at a nursing home, who is suffering from the consequences of left-sided heart failure. She has chest pain, dyspnea, and pulmonary edema. Nursing staff reports the patient has a current DNR order and has the document on site. The patient’s mental status and vital signs are worsening and it will be several minutes before the formal DNR is at the bedside. You contact online medical control for orders. What type of orders would the physician most likely give you?