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maegan_martin

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A hospice nurse notices that the family of a terminally ill patient has not left the patient's room for several days.
 
  The nurse knows that providing ___________________ _ for a period even as brief as 3 to 4 hours can provide some temporary relief for the family members.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

When asked by family members of a terminally ill patient what benefit their loved one would experience as a result of dehydration, a nurse explains that which of the following is true? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Mucous secretions increase and provide comfort to the mouth and throat.
  2. Dehydration will contribute to less edema and discomfort from ascites.
  3. Gastric fluid excretions increase so as to lessen nausea.
  4. Urinary output decreases, which results in less discomfort from toileting.
  5. Dehydration increases endorphin production and decreases perception of pain.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS:
respite

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2, 4, 5




maegan_martin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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