____________________ is supportive care that is provided to terminally ill patients and their families.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Hospice care
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Which statement made by a nurse to the parents of a child with leukemia should be included in discharge instructions?
a. "Your son's blood pressure must be taken daily while he is on chemotherapy.". b. "Limit your son's fluid intake just in case he has central nervous system (CNS) involvement.". c. "Your son must receive all of his immunizations in a timely manner.". d. "Your son's temperature should be taken daily.".
A nurse is preparing a client for a Pap test. What information should the nurse provide
to the client? A) Pap test is very accurate in detecting uterine cancer B) It is done during menstrual periods C) The client has to maintain knee-chest position for the test D) It helps in the early detection of cervical cancer
The physician orders 4 mg of oxycodone to be delivered every 6 hours. After 4 hours, the patient is complaining that she is in more pain. The nurse advises the physician to make which medication adjustment?
a. Add an additional narcotic on top of the oxycodone. b. Divide the dose in half and administer 2 mg every 3 hours. c. Give another 4 mg of oxycodone after 4 hours. d. Change the medication being administered for pain relief.