The nurse lists the clinical signs of death for the client who is ...

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The nurse lists the clinical signs of death for the client who is not on artificial life support, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Cessation of apical pulse.
  2. Cessation of respirations.
  3. Cessation of blood pressure.
  4. Total lack of response to external stimuli.
  5. Absence of electric currents from the brain.

Question 2

A client who has been a resident of the long-term care facility for 6 months is complaining of shortness of breath. The nurse will perform a focused assessment that includes:
 
  1. Auscultation of the hypogastric region.
  2. Client's lifestyle.
  3. Use of a pulse oximeter.
  4. Shape of pupils.

[jrpg123456]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3
Rationale: Traditional clinical signs of death include cessation of apical pulse.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale:

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