Despite the fact that the patient is now receiving palliative care because of the progression of her congestive heart failure (CHF), a nurse views the care that was provided for the patient as a success.
Which of the following aspects of the patient's situation would most likely lead the nurse to this conclusion? A) The client was able to live independently and care for herself until very late in the progression of her disease.
B) The client maintained an acceptable cardiac output for the majority of the time that she lived with CHF.
C) The client was able to teach other older adults about the experience of living with CHF and the way it affected her life.
D) The client remained largely pain-free from the time of diagnosis until the present.
Question 2
A female patient with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been recommended a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for the treatment of her health problem. The nurse's priority for patient education should be:
A) The need to use inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators each night prior to applying CPAP
B) The importance of participating in daily physical exercise when using CPAP on a regular basis
C) The need to have continuous pulse oximetry in place while the CPAP machine is in use
D) The importance of complying with CPAP despite the inconvenience associated with its use
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