Author Question: An end-stage human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive client admitted to a hospice with ... (Read 85 times)

Lisaclaire · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

An end-stage human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive client admitted to a
hospice with metastatic Kaposi sarcoma is found to be unresponsive when the nurse
approaches the client for assessing the vitals.

The client is declared dead after
examination. What is the nurse's responsibility after the death of the client?
A) Discontinue hospice program following client's death
B) Avoid showing grief to the family members
C) Refer the family to a bereavement support group
D) Return the client's narcotics to the family members

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child with laryngotracheobronc hitis. Which data is
important to include in the client's nursing care plan?

A) Expectorants should be administered to loosen secretions as ordered
B) Low-sodium, high-calorie diet should be given as ordered
C) Signs of acidbase imbalance should be monitored
D) Precautions should be taken when handling the child