D400 End-Of-Life Care Questions And Answers.

A nurse is caring for a client who is actively dying. Which of the following actions should the nurse take for alterations in breathing pattern? {Ans: Educate the family about the expected respiratory changes.}A hospice nurse is caring for a client who is hallucinating and talking to someone who is not there. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? {Ans: Ensure client safety and prevent injury.}A nurse is caring for a client who is actively dying. The client's caregiver asks the nurse about the client's noisy respirations. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) {Ans: They can be an indication of approaching death. Turning the client's head to the side can assist with drainage. Medications can be administered to help dry up the secretions. The client is unable to clear the secretions themselves.}A nurse is reviewing hospice care services with a group of newly hired nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse include? {Ans: Hospice care is an interdisciplinary team effort.}A nurse is planning care for a client who is terminally ill and speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following actions should