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HudsonKB16

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The son of a client in the initial stage of the dying process is concerned that, Mom just isn't eat-ing much. The nurse responds most therapeutically by answering:
 
  1. Her body systems are beginning to shut down and she just doesn't need as much food.
  2. Her pain medication may be making her nauseated. Has she complained or been vomiting?
  3. We can off her frequent, small portions of her favorite foods. Can you suggest some things she might enjoy?
  4. Right now solid foods are not as important as drinking. Just be sure she contin-ues to take in plenty of fluids.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a terminal ill client in the final stages of the death process when the cli-ent's daughter asks, Why are you putting drops in dad's eyes? The nurse responds more accu-rately by telling the daughter that:
 
  1. His blinking reflex is gone and these drops lubricate his corneas.
  2. The drops will keep the corneas moist since you have donated them.
  3. They are artificial tears that will keep his eyes from becoming dry and painful.
  4. They were prescribed for him but I won't instill them if you prefer that I don't



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olivia_paige29

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Answer to Question 1

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Medications, depression, decreased activity, decreased blood flow to the gastrointestinal tract; nausea produces anorexia. Offer smaller portions of client preferred foods. Treat underlying cause of anorexia. Do not force food on actively dying client. While the other options are not in-accurate, the most therapeutic response offers the son an appropriate action that might encourage his mother's eating.

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ANS: 3
Blinking reflexes diminish near death, causing drying of the cornea. Optical lubricants or artificial tears reduce corneal drying. While the other options are accurate, they do not address the daugh-ter's question as thoroughly as the identification of and reasoning for the drops.




HudsonKB16

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


miss_1456@hotmail.com

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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