An Older Adult Client with Terminal Lung Cancer Is Not

Multiple Choice

An older adult client with terminal lung cancer is not breathing well and has cold and mottled skin. The client has a living will and requests comfort measures only. What should the nurse do to help this client?

A) Ask the family what they want to be done for the client.
B) Withhold all care until the client dies.
C) Contact the provider for orders to control the client's breathing.
D) Provide the client with pain medication as ordered.