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acc299

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse is caring for a dying patient. One of the nurse's goals is to promote dignity and validation of the dying person's life. Which action will the nurse take to best achieve this goal?
 
  a. Take pictures of visitors.
  b. Provide quiet visiting time.
  c. Call the organ donation coordinator.
  d. Listen to family stories about the person.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient in the last stages of dying. Which finding indicates the nurse needs to prepare the family for death?
 
  a. Redness of skin
  b. Clear-colored urine
  c. Tense muscles tone
  d. Cheyne-Stokes breathing


janieazgirl

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Listening to family members' stories validates the importance of the dying individual's life and reinforces the dignity of the person's life. Taking pictures of visitors does not address the value of a person's life. Calling organ donation and providing private visiting time are components of the dying process, but they do not validate a dying person's life.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Altered breathing such as Cheyne-Stokes pattern, apnea, labored, or irregular breathing is a sign of impending death. Cyanotic, pallor, or mottling of skin occurs. Urine is decreased and a dark color. Decreased muscle tone, relaxed jaw muscles, and sagging mouth also occur.


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