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Awilson837 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse has just finished a presentation to peers regarding barriers to excellent end-of-life care. Which statement by a peer would indicate the need for further education by the nurse?

A) In general, healthcare professionals have difficulty in being honest with clients when discussing a poor prognosis.
B) Most clients have good pain control when they die.
C) When a client is dying, there can be disagreements about the goal of care.
D) Referrals to hospice or palliative care often aren't made.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an older patient with a stage II pressure ulcer. Which product will the nurse use to clean the wound at the next dressing change?

1. Saline
2. Dakin's solution
3. Povidone-iodine
4. Hydrogen peroxide

Carliemb17 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: The safest, most cost effective and most common cleansing agent for wounds is isotonic saline.