While discussing the option of hospice care, a mother says, It ...

[charchew]

While discussing the option of hospice care, a mother says, It just makes me feel like we are giving up. I don't see how this can help..
 
  The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that hospice care is designed to: (Select all that apply.) a. Encourage day-to-day communication
  b. Provide durable medical equipment
  c. Help with funeral planning
  d. Focus entirely on the patient's comfort
  e. Support in the grieving process

Question 2

The nurse instructing a 10-year-old in the use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) would direct the child to: (Place steps in appropriate order. Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C, D.)
 
  a. Close the lips around the mouthpiece and release the medication while inhaling
  b. Shake the inhaler several times
  c. Hold the breath for 5 to 10 seconds
  d. Tilt the head back and exhale
  e. Rinse the mouth

[spencer.martell]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, E
Hospice care can provide medical equipment and care, but is also a support to the family in the day-to-day communication and grief. Hospice does not help with funeral planning, and the focus of care is on the patient and the family.

Answer to Question 2

B, D, A, C, E
To administer a dose from a MDI, the patient should shake the container several times, tilt the head back and exhale, close the lips around the mouthpiece and release medication while inhaling, hold the breath for 5 to 10 seconds, wait for 1 to 2 minutes and repeat, and rinse the mouth.