Are there special considerations for Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders for detainees in custody?

Are there special considerations for Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders for detainees in custody?

• A. DNR decisions should be avoided in detention.
• B. DNR orders override medical judgments.
• C. DNR decisions should respect patient autonomy and medical appropriateness; ensure orders are valid, documented, and communicated to all care providers; consider facility policy and security implications.
• D. DNR orders are only valid outside custody.

Answer: (C)