Several years ago, a client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm prepared an advance directive indicating that the client did not want heroic measures performed to sustain life. The physician wrote a...

Several years ago, a client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm prepared an advance directive indicating that the client did not want heroic measures performed to sustain life. The physician wrote a ‘‘do not resuscitate’’ order on his medical record. If the client loses consciousness and remains unresponsive, which nursing action is most appropriate?

1. Call his immediate next of kin

2. Call the local ambulance service

3. Have him transferred to the hospital

4. Notify his attending physician