An adult client was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer three weeks ago. The client's spouse approaches the nurse and asks how to know that the spouse's death is imminent because their two adult children want to be there when the client dies. Which is the best response by the nurse?

Explain the client will start to lose consciousness and the body systems will slow down.

Offer to discuss the client's health status with each of the adult children.

Gather information regarding how long it will take for the children to arrive.

Reassure the spouse that the healthcare provider will notify when to call the children.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Explaining the physiological signs of imminent death helps prepare the spouse and family for what to expect, allowing them to gather as needed.

B. While discussing the client’s health status may be supportive, it does not directly address the spouse’s request for understanding signs of impending death.

C. Gathering information about how long it will take for the children to arrive is important but secondary to providing the spouse with information about impending signs of death.

D. While reassuring the spouse is important, it may not provide the immediate information they seek about recognizing the signs of dying.

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Correct Answer is ["41.7"]

Explanation

To determine the amount of amoxicillin suspension the nurse should administer every 8 hours, follow these steps:

Convert grams to milligrams: 5 grams = 5000 milligrams (since 1 gram = 1000 milligrams).
Calculate the dose per 8 hours: 5000 milligrams / 3 doses per day = 1666.7 milligrams per dose.
Convert milligrams to milliliters: Amoxicillin suspension is 200 mg/5 mL. (1666.7 milligrams) / (200 mg/5 mL) = 41.7 milliliters per dose.

So, the nurse should administer 41.7 mL of amoxicillin suspension every 8 hours.

A. Encourage client to implement relaxation techniques. B. Refer client to the social worker for support therapy. C. Leave the client's room and return later in the day. D. Explain that insulin is a life-saving drug for the client.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. While encouraging relaxation techniques can be helpful, the client’s immediate expression of frustration indicates a need for the nurse to respect their request.

B. Referring the client to a social worker may be beneficial in the long term but does not address the immediate situation.

C. Leaving the client’s room and returning later respects the client's wishes and allows for a more conducive environment for teaching when the client is ready.

D. Explaining the importance of insulin may not be effective if the client is currently unwilling to engage in the discussion.

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Correct Answer is ["41.7"]

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