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End of Life Practice NCLEXQuestions fully solved &
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The nurse is providing palliative care to a patient who is in the last stage
of cancer. What does the nurse monitor in the patient as part of neurologic
assessment? Select all that apply.
A. Urine output
B. Pupil response
C. Nutritional intake
D. Presence of reflexes
E. Level of consciousness - answer B,D,E
The nurse finds that a terminally ill patient is experiencing nausea and
vomiting. Which would be an appropriate nursing action?
A. Encourage or provide three big meals rather than small frequent meals.
B. No action is required, as this issue is common during the last days of
life.
C. Prevent family members from bringing home-cooked food, which might
overwhelm the patient.
D. Administer antiemetic drugs before meals, as ordered. - answer D.
The caregiver of a patient with chronic illness experiences grief after the
death of the patient. The caregiver recalls positive memories of the
deceased patient, and the nurse notices that the caregiver is accepting
the reality of the death of the patient. What type of grief does the nurse
identify in the caregiver?
, A. Adaptive grief
B. Anticipatory grief
C. Complicated grief
D. Prolonged grief disorder - answer A.
A terminally ill patient has become confused, disoriented, and restless.
The patient is incoherent and has clouding of consciousness. The nurse
identifies that the patient has had constipation for 3 days. What action
should the nurse take next?
A. Obtain a prescription for a benzodiazepine.
B. Administer laxatives to treat constipation.
C. Do not take any measures as this is normal during the terminal stage.
D. Inform the family members that the patient is breathing the last
breaths. - answer B.
When going to the hospital, which forms should patients be encouraged to
bring with them in case end-of-life care becomes an ethical or legal issue?
A. Euthanasia
B. Organ donor card
C. Advance directives
D. Do not resuscitate (DNR) - answer C.
The nurse is caring for a patient whose spouse died two weeks ago. The
nurse observes that the patient does not engage in active conversation
and avoids eye contact. Which stage of grief is the patient in?
A. Denial
B. Anger
C. Depression
D. Acceptance - answer C.
The nurse cares for a patient in the terminal stage of leukemia who has
opted for hospice care. When is the patient considered to be eligible for
hospice care?
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