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littleanan

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on: Jul 16, 2018
You are caring for a terminally ill patient. Your first responsibility is to
 
  A)
 
  help make the patient as comfortable as possible.
  B)
 
  determine if the patient is dead.
  C)
 
  assist in meeting the emotional needs of the patient.
  D)
 
  assist in meeting the emotional needs of the family.

Question 2

You wish to give routine personal care to a dying patient. His/her family is visiting. You should
 
  A)
 
  carry out your job quickly, quietly, and effectively.
  B)
 
  wait until they leave.
  C)
 
  not worry about it since he/she will not require routine personal care.
  D)
 
  none of the above


kingdude89

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer:

A

Answer to Question 2

Answer:

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