Exam 11: Care at the End of Life

The hospice nurse has provided a presentation to student nurses on barriers to effective end-of-life care. Which statement made by a student indicates that additional teaching is needed?

A newly licensed nurse is preparing to provide postmortem care for the first time and asks for help. What is the staff nurse's best response?

The hospice nurse is discussing the addition of adjuvant medication to help an older patient with cancer pain. Which types of medications would the considered as adjuvant for this type of pain? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning care for an older patient who is dying. Which interventions will assist the patient to die with dignity? Select all that apply.

The nurse administers a narcotic for pain to a terminal patient with end-stage pulmonary disease and dementia. After one hour, the patient exhibits facial grimacing and restlessness. How should the nurse interpret these assessment findings?