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What does a legally binding "DNR" order instruct hospital medical staff to do?

What does a legally binding "DNR" order instruct hospital medical staff to do?

Explanation

A DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order tells doctors and nurses *not* to perform chest compressions, electrical shocks, or insert breathing tubes if the patient's heart stops beating or they stop breathing. It does not stop other comfort care.