Exam 17: Loss,Grief, Dying

Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate when she notices that her dying patient has developed a "death rattle"?

Which nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care for a patient dying of cancer?

A home health patient previously lived with her sister for more than 20 years.Although it has been over a year since her sister died,the patient tells the nurse,"It's no worse now,but I never feel any relief from this overwhelming sadness.I still can't sleep a full night.The house is a mess; I feel too tired,even to take a bath.But,sometimes at night,she comes to me and I can see her plain as can be." The patient's clothing is not clean and her hair is not combed.She is apparently not eating adequately.What can the nurse conclude? The patient is probably

Mr.Jackson is terminally ill with metastatic cancer of the colon.His family notices that he is suddenly more focused and coherent.They are questioning whether he is really going to die.The nurse recognizes that a sudden surge of activity may occur

A patient's wife tells the nurse that she wants to be with her husband when he dies.The patient's respirations are irregular,and he is congested.The wife tells the nurse that she would like to go home to shower but that she is afraid her husband might die before she returns.Which response by the nurse is best?

Which intervention takes priority for the patient receiving hospice care?