Author Question: Before death, the nurse must explain many physiologic processes to clients (if possible) and their ... (Read 54 times)

colton · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Before death, the nurse must explain many physiologic processes to clients (if possible) and their families and caregivers. What is an expected change when death is imminent?

A) Deep breaths with periods of apnea
B) Mottling of upper extremities
C) Skin cool and dusky
D) Signs of respiratory alkalosis

Question 2

Families often rely on the nurse for support and assistance during the dying process and afterward in the mourning and grieving period. Which best describes grief?

A) Outward social expressions of loss often dictated by cultural norms, customs, rituals, and tradition
B) Care provided by nurses to the body after death of the client
C) Period of time where feelings of loss or mourning are experienced by the survivor after the death of a loved one
D) Feelings of despair, sadness, and remorse in response to the loss of a loved one