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Are verbal orders for DNR given to nurses, nursing supervisors, residents, NP, or PAs acceptable?

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Are verbal orders for DNR given to nurses, nursing supervisors, residents, NP, or PAs acceptable?

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Yes. Verbal orders are acceptable, in accordance with facility or community policy. The orders should be cosigned by an attending physician within a specified brief period of time; for example, within 24 hours in a hospital, and within 1-7 days in a nursing home.