The nurse is preparing teaching for a client with a terminal illness. For which situation should the nurse instruct the client to contact the health care provider?
1. The client experiences nausea after chemotherapy.
2. The client indicates that death is an option.
3. The client is able to perform activities of daily living.
4. The client is hungry at mealtimes.
Answer: 2
1. Nausea after chemotherapy is expected and should be reported if vomiting becomes excessive.
2. A client who verbalizes a desire to die might be contemplating suicide.
3. A goal for the cancer client is that she can perform activities of daily living.
4. Excessive hunger is reported, but hunger at mealtimes is a good sign.
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