Multiple Choice
The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.The patient is lying in the supine position with noisy wet respirations noted and is not breathing well.The patient has a living will which designates the implementation of comfort measures.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Withhold all care until the patient dies.
B) Provide the patient with pain medication as ordered.
C) Ask the family what they want to be done for the patient.
D) Reposition the patient to a lateral position,with the head elevated as tolerated.
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