Which statement about Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders is most accurate?

Which statement about Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders is most accurate?

• A. DNR orders require a court order to be valid.
• B. DNR orders typically require consent from the ward's representative and are not the same as an advance directive.
• C. DNR orders are only for terminally ill patients.
• D. DNR orders automatically apply once a patient is admitted.

Answer: (B)