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future617RT

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following is an expected part of the end-of-dying process?
 
  a. Denial
  b. Despair
  c. Anorexia
  d. Depression

Question 2

The hospice nurse documents an assessment finding of cachexia in the patient record. What does cachexia describe?
 
  a. Deep sleep and unresponsiveness
  b. Marked weakness and emaciation
  c. Total addiction to opioids
  d. Renewed energy


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Briannahope

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The nurse often has to reassure the patient and caregiver that anorexia is part of the end-of-dying process.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Malnutrition marked by weakness and emaciation is called cachexia.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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