The family of a terminally ill client asks the nurse about ...

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The family of a terminally ill client asks the nurse about hospice. The nurse's best response would be:
 
  a. Hospice provides in-home care for the clients with cancer or AIDS.
  b. Hospice provides end-of-life care with a focus on pain management and client dignity.
  c. Hospice has inpatient facilities for clients whose families are unable to care for them.
  d. Hospice is a great organization. I have a friend who works for them and really loves her job.

Question 2

Prior to initiating PCA for a postoperative client, the nurse should:
 
  a. teach the client and family about PCA.
  b. assess client's ability to use the PCA dosing button.
  c. teach the family how to dose the client, if client can't.
  d. administer a bolus dose of the PCA analgesic.

[Perkypinki]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Hospice care is not limited to cancer and AIDS clients, and this is not the best answer.
B Correct: This is the most appropriate and complete description of hospice.
C Incorrect: This is not the purpose of the inpatient hospice facilities. They do provide hospice care in nursing homes, hospitals, and at home.
D Incorrect: This does not address the family's inquiry.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B

Feedback
Correct a. and b. are appropriate nursing actions.
Incorrect The family should not dose the client. The nurse only administers a bolus of PCA medication if it is prescribed.

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Excellent

[ebonylittles]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it