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gonzo233

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What symptom of hospice patients is the most dreaded and feared, and should be a priority of symptom management?
 
  a. Fear
  b. Anger
  c. Grief
  d. Pain

Question 2

When a deficiency in nutritional status of a patient is assessed, what action should be taken by the hospice nurse?
 
  a. Make a comprehensive grocery list for the caregiver
  b. Alert the licensed medical nutritionist
  c. Seek culturally appropriate methods to increase nutrition
  d. Instruct the caregiver to give the patient multivitamins


zacnyjessica

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
While hospice patients experience all of these symptoms, pain is the most dreaded and feared. Pain disrupts the quality, activities, and enjoyment of life. Pain should be a priority of symptom management in hospice care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The hospice nurse can call on the nutritionist for assistance for the patient who is assessed as having a nutritional deficit. The nutritionist can then provide assistance with meal planning and diet counseling.


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