The nurse is caring for a dying client in a hospice setting. The family is unsure whether to go home for rest or spend the night with the client. Which body system would the nurse assess to provide the first data on decline?
A) Central nervous system
B) Cardiovascular system
C) Respiratory system
D) Gastrointestinal system
B
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The key word is "first." Failing of cardiac functioning is one of the first signs that a condition is worsening. Symptoms within the other systems can also denote deterioration over time.
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