Author Question: The nurse is assigned to a patient who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. During ... (Read 87 times)

robinn137 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is assigned to a patient who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. During morning care, the patient asks about organ donation. How should the nurse respond?

a. Have the patient first discuss the subject with the family.
b. Suggest that the patient delay making a decision at this time.
c. Assist the patient to obtain the necessary information to make this decision.
d. Contact the physician so that consent can be obtained from the family.

Question 2

A patient is taking 1 tablet of hydrocodone bitartrate 5 mg and acetaminophen 500 mg (Vicodin) every 4 hours. He is also taking 2 tablets of acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325 mg every 12 hours. How many grams of acetaminophen is he taking daily?

What will be an ideal response?

joshbk44 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Feedback
A The nurse should provide the patient with information with which to make such a decision. Although the nurse may suggest that the patient discuss the subject with the family after having obtained information, it is up to the patient to discuss the subject with his or her family.
B The nurse should respect the patient and provide the necessary information for him or her to make a decision, rather than dismissing the patient's question.
C No topic that a dying patient wishes to discuss should be avoided. The nurse should respond to questions openly and honestly. As patient advocate, the nurse should assist the patient to obtain the necessary information to make this decision.
D It is not necessary to contact the physician or the family for consent for organ donation if the patient is capable of making this decision.

Answer to Question 2

3.3