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The nurse shares the information that the benefits of dehydration for persons near death are ___________________ ____________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. better gas exchange because of reduction of fluid in the lungs.
  b. decreased need to suction because of reduction of respiratory secretions.
  c. improved bowel elimination because of reduced bulk in the stool.
  d. decreased pain related to release of endorphins.
  e. improved drug distribution via the circulating volume.

Question 2

The resident in the long-term care facility has just expired at 2 AM and the family is on the way to say their last goodbyes. Prior to the arrival of the family, the nurse should ___________________ ___________________ __. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. remove equipment (e.g., IV poles and tubing, feeding tubes, oxygen equipment).
  b. dress the resident in a clean gown and cover him or her with a clean sheet.
  c. insert dentures.
  d. apply a diaper to catch draining body fluids.
  e. provide privacy by drawing the curtain or moving the other resident to an unoccupied room.



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mcarey591

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D, E




melina_rosy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


juliaf

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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