Author Question: A nurse is caring for a client whose pancreatic cancer has been categorized as a terminal illness. ... (Read 111 times)

waynest · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is caring for a client whose pancreatic cancer has been categorized as a terminal illness. Which of the following is true of a terminal illness?

A) Death is expected within 72 hours.
B) Recovery is beyond reasonable expectation.
C) Recovery is dependent on the client's treatment options.
D) Recovery takes a minimum of 3 months.

Question 2

To determine the correct size of below-the-knee antiembolic stockings for a client, the nurse should measure the distance from the:

a. Achilles tendon to the gluteal fold and midthigh circumference
b. knee to the ankle
c. Achilles tendon to the popliteal fold and the midcalf circumference
d. knee to the toes

SamMuagrove · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
A terminal illness is a condition from which recovery is beyond reasonable expectation. However, this does not mean that death is immediately imminent. Clients with terminal illness do not recover from the illness; they may be treated symptomatically and provided care and comfort.

Answer to Question 2

C
To measure the client for correct size of below-the-knee antiembolic stockings: measure from the Achilles tendon to the popliteal fold and the midcalf circumference. To measure for thigh-high stockings: measure from the Achilles tendon to the gluteal fold and the thigh circumference.