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Introduction to End-of-Life Care and Palliative Care
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Showing 5 questions, Sign in for moreA nurse is providing end-of-life care for a client who has terminal cancer. The nurse notices that the client's breathing is becoming shallow and irregular. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
A client with advanced heart failure is admitted to the hospital for symptom management. The client expresses a desire to receive palliative care instead of aggressive treatments.
What is the best response by the nurse?
A nurse is part of an interdisciplinary team that provides palliative care for clients with various illnesses.
What is the primary role of the nurse in this team?
A client who has end-stage renal disease decides to discontinue dialysis and receive hospice care at home. The client's family members are having difficulty accepting the client's decision and ask the nurse to convince the client to change their mind.
What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A client who has a terminal illness asks the nurse about the difference between end-of-life care and palliative care. What is the most accurate explanation by the nurse?
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