A Nurse Is Caring for a Dying Client

A nurse is caring for a dying client.The client's spouse states,"I think he is choking to death." How should the nurse respond?

A) "Do not worry.The choking sound is normal during the dying process."
B) "I will administer more morphine to keep your husband comfortable."
C) "I can ask the respiratory therapist to suction secretions out through his nose."
D) "I will have another nurse assist me to turn your husband on his side."

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