Under which circumstance can resuscitation be stopped according to the policy?

In the context of resuscitation, the presence of valid Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) paperwork signifies that the patient has made an informed decision regarding their desire to not undergo resuscitation efforts. This legal documentation indicates that the patient, or their legally designated representative, has expressed a clear wish to forgo life-sustaining treatments in specific scenarios, including cardiac arrest.

When valid DNR paperwork is identified during resuscitation attempts, it serves as a directive that overrides the ongoing efforts to revive the patient. This situation underscores respect for the patient’s autonomy and prior expressed wishes regarding their medical care. Recognizing the DNR paperwork is a critical factor in determining the appropriateness of continuing CPR and other resuscitation measures.

The other choices, while they may involve certain clinical judgments and ethical considerations, do not directly align with established protocols for stopping resuscitation. For instance, signs of improvement in a patient would typically motivate continued care rather than cessation of efforts. The necessity to transfer a patient to another facility does not imply that resuscitation should be halted and may require continued care during transport. Furthermore, a patient becoming unconscious alone does not warrant the stopping of resuscitation unless accompanied by a DNR directive. Thus,