Question 1

The spouse of a dying client visits periodically but does not stay long at the bedside. Which question should the nurse ask to provide the most support to the spouse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Are you afraid of death?" 
B)  "You do realize that the client is dying, don't you?" 
C)  "How do you think you would like to say good-bye?" 
D)  "Is there some reason why you don't like to stay at the bedside?" 
A)  "Are you afraid of death?" 
B)  "You do realize that the client is dying, don't you?" 
C)  "How do you think you would like to say good-bye?" 
D)  "Is there some reason why you don't like to stay at the bedside?" C

Question 2

The nurse prepares to document information about a client who died. Which information should be included in the postmortem note?

Accepted Answer

A)  Current medications 
B)  Admitting diagnosis 
C)  Last intake and output 
D)  Disposition of personal items 
A)  Current medications 
B)  Admitting diagnosis 
C)  Last intake and output 
D)  Disposition of personal items D

Question 3

The nurse assigns assistive personnel (AP) to help with the care of a client who just died. For which action by the AP should the nurse intervene?

Accepted Answer

A)  Closes the eyes 
B)  Removes the dentures 
C)  Crosses arms over the abdomen 
D)  Places one pillow under the head 
A)  Closes the eyes 
B)  Removes the dentures 
C)  Crosses arms over the abdomen 
D)  Places one pillow under the head B

Question 4

When assigning postmortem care to assistive personnel (AP), it is essential that the nurse inform the AP of which piece of information?

Accepted Answer

A)  The tubes or other medical devices to be left in place 
B)  The disposition of the body after postmortem care is completed 
C)  The method to contact the family 
D)  The information to be documented in the medical record 
A)  The tubes or other medical devices to be left in place 
B)  The disposition of the body after postmortem care is completed 
C)  The method to contact the family 
D)  The information to be documented in the medical record

The spouse of a dying client visits periodically but does not stay long at the bedside. Which question should the nurse ask to provide the most support to the spouse?

The nurse prepares to document information about a client who died. Which information should be included in the postmortem note?

The nurse assigns assistive personnel (AP) to help with the care of a client who just died. For which action by the AP should the nurse intervene?

When assigning postmortem care to assistive personnel (AP), it is essential that the nurse inform the AP of which piece of information?

Essential Skills

Infection Prevention

Vital Signs

Diagnostic Testing

Client Hygiene

Bedmaking

Heat and Cold Measures

Pain Assessment and Management

Positioning the Client

Mobilizing the Client

Fall Prevention, Restraints, and Seizure Precautions

Maintaining Joint Mobility

Drug Calculations

Administering Oral and Enteral Medications

Administering Topical Medications

Administering Parenteral Medications

Administering Intravenous Therapy

Feeding Clients

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Fecal Elimination

Caring for Clients With Peritoneal Dialysis

Promoting Circulation

Breathing Exercises

Oxygen Therapy

Suctioning

Caring for the Client With a Tracheostomy

Caring for the Client With Chest Tube Drainage

Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client

Performing Wound and Pressure Injury Care

Orthopedic Care

Performing Perioperative Care

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Exam 34: End-Of-Life Care

The spouse of a dying client visits periodically but does not stay long at the bedside. Which question should the nurse ask to provide the most support to the spouse?

The nurse prepares to document information about a client who died. Which information should be included in the postmortem note?

The nurse assigns assistive personnel (AP) to help with the care of a client who just died. For which action by the AP should the nurse intervene?

When assigning postmortem care to assistive personnel (AP), it is essential that the nurse inform the AP of which piece of information?

Essential Skills

Infection Prevention

Vital Signs

Diagnostic Testing

Client Hygiene

Bedmaking

Heat and Cold Measures

Pain Assessment and Management

Positioning the Client

Mobilizing the Client

Fall Prevention, Restraints, and Seizure Precautions

Maintaining Joint Mobility

Drug Calculations

Administering Oral and Enteral Medications

Administering Topical Medications

Administering Parenteral Medications

Administering Intravenous Therapy

Feeding Clients

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Fecal Elimination

Caring for Clients With Peritoneal Dialysis

Promoting Circulation

Breathing Exercises

Oxygen Therapy

Suctioning

Caring for the Client With a Tracheostomy

Caring for the Client With Chest Tube Drainage

Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client

Performing Wound and Pressure Injury Care

Orthopedic Care

Performing Perioperative Care

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