A terminally ill patient asks a nurse to promise him that all of his symptoms and discomfort will be effectively managed until his death. The nurse promises the patient with confidence that
1. Pain can be relieved.
2. Nausea can be managed.
3. Respiratory distress can be eliminated.
4. All of the above.
ANS: 4
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