DNR stands for which term?

• A. Do Not Resuscitate
• B. Do Not Regulate
• C. Do Not Restore
• D. Do Not Report

Answer: (A)

In medical settings, DNR indicates the patient’s or surrogate’s choice to withhold resuscitation if the heart stops. Do Not Resuscitate means that in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest, clinicians should not initiate CPR, advanced airway support, shocks, or other rapid life‑saving interventions aimed at restarting the heart or breathing. It does not mean withholding all care; other treatments, comfort measures, and ongoing management can still be provided.

This term is specifically about resuscitation decisions, not about regulating care in general or reporting or restoration actions. The other phrases listed don’t reflect standard medical code status and aren’t used to denote end‑of‑life or resuscitation preferences. In practice, a DNR order should align with the patient’s wishes, be properly documented, and be revisited if the patient’s condition or preferences change.