Dnr

Pronunciation: /diː en ɑːr/

Definitions of DNR

noun DNR stands for 'Do Not Resuscitate', a medical order indicating that a patient does not wish to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Example Sentences

A1 I have a DNR (do not resuscitate) order in case of a medical emergency.

A2 The patient's DNR request was clearly documented in their medical records.

B1 The hospital staff followed the patient's DNR instructions during the emergency.

B2 The family was relieved to see that the medical team respected the patient's DNR wishes.

C1 The doctor explained the implications of signing a DNR order to the patient and their family.

C2 In some cases, a DNR directive can be a difficult decision for both patients and healthcare providers.

Examples of DNR in a Sentence

formal The patient's medical chart clearly states a DNR order.

informal The doctor said no CPR if his heart stops, it's a DNR thing.

slang I heard she's got a DNR, so don't bother trying to save her.

figurative His career was on a DNR trajectory, with no hope of recovery.

Grammatical Forms of DNR

• past tense: DNRed
• plural: DNRs
• comparative: more DNR
• superlative: most DNR
• present tense: DNR
• future tense: will DNR
• perfect tense: have DNRed
• continuous tense: is DNRing
• singular: DNR
• positive degree: DNR
• infinitive: to DNR
• gerund: DNRing
• participle: DNRing

Origin and Evolution of DNR

First Known Use: 1976 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'DNR' originated in the medical field as an abbreviation for 'Do Not Resuscitate'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in medical settings to indicate a patient's preference to not receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the term 'DNR' has since gained broader recognition and is now commonly used in legal documents and healthcare directives.