Exam 15: End-Of-Life Care

How can a nurse encourage communication with a dying patient? (Select all that apply.)

The patient with terminal liver cancer says to the nurse, "I'm going to take a long time to die, aren't I? I'm going to get sicker and weaker every day." What would be the best response by the nurse?

Why is end-of-life planning often neglected? (Select all that apply.)

What is the average fluid intake necessary for safe administration of a bulk-forming laxative to a dying patient?

What can caregivers do for a dying patient who suffers from diminished vision?

What would be appropriate actions of the nurse when dealing with a bereaved family at the time of death? (Select all that apply.)

The plan of care for a patient focuses on palliative care. Which aspect of care does the nurse expect to provide? (Select all that apply.)

When the dying patient becomes delirious, what should the nurse encourage the family to do?

The totally competent 76-year-old female with terminal cancer is fatigued and tearful about the ineffectiveness of her treatment. She tells the nurse that she wishes she had never started it but now feels obligated to continue. What would be the most appropriate explanation by the nurse regarding the treatment?

Which patient would be a candidate for hospice care?

What are the benefits of an advance directive? (Select all that apply.)

What does an advance directive indicate to the home health nurse?

What should be done with copies of a signed advance directive? (Select all that apply.)

Why should an 86-year-old man with a terminal illness be encouraged to file an advance directive?

The nurse becomes tearful at the death of a patient. What would be the most appropriate response of the nurse?

A resident in the long-term care facility has just died, and the family is on the way to say their last goodbyes. What should the nurse do prior to the arrival of the family? (Select all that apply.)

What are appropriate roles of the nurse when working with the bereaved? (Select all that apply.)

The distraught wife of a terminally ill patient complains to the nurse, "My husband has not been shaved, and he has that miserable gown on instead of his own pajamas. Don't you people care about things like that?" What would be the best response of the nurse?

What is the objective of pain control for the dying patient?

What are benefits of dehydration for a person who is near death? (Select all that apply.)