If an adequate DNR form is produced during CPR, what action should be taken?

When a valid Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) form is presented during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the appropriate action is to stop CPR immediately. A DNR order is a legal document that indicates a patient's wishes regarding resuscitation efforts in the event of cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. It reflects the patient's autonomy and their decision to decline resuscitative measures.

In the presence of a valid DNR, continuing CPR would be a violation of the patient's rights and their expressed wishes. The healthcare providers are obligated to respect the DNR directive, making it imperative to halt all resuscitation attempts once the form is confirmed and deemed adequate. While considerations such as family notification and consultation with medical control may arise in practice, they do not negate the immediate requirement to cease CPR as per the directives outlined in a properly executed DNR form.