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neverstopbelieb

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The nurse notes that a cardiovascular sign of impending death is:
 
  a. Cheyne-Stokes respiration.
  b. bounding pulse.
  c. bluish mottling of extremities.
  d. widening pulse pressure.

Question 2

When the nurse becomes tearful at the death of a patient, the nurse should:
 
  a. leave the room so the family will not witness the unprofessional behavior.
  b. touch the hand of the daughter and say, We will miss your dad.
  c. become occupied with rearranging a floral bouquet until emotions are under control.
  d. discontinue the oxygen, turn off the IV, and say, I am sorry for your loss.


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bimper21

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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