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saraeharris

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The nurse questions the order for a bulk-forming laxative for the person who is near death because the patient would need a minimum fluid intake of _______ to tolerate this type of drug.
 
  a. 1000 ml.
  b. 1500 ml.
  c. 2000 ml.
  d. 2500 ml.

Question 2

The daughter of a dying patient is distressed about oversedation related to her mother's receiving 2 mg of morphine sulfate every hour. The nurse clarifies that this small dose of morphine is helpful in controlling the end-of-life symptom of:
 
  a. dyspnea.
  b. pain.
  c. hallucinations.
  d. fatigue.



ricroger

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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