The client has just been told that his medical condition is terminal and that he has less than 6 months to live. The client begins to hyperventilate, and complains that he is light-headed and that his fingers, toes, and mouth are tingling
What action should be taken by the nurse? A)
Prepare to resuscitate the client.
B)
Administer 25 mg of meperidine (Demerol) according to the p.r.n. pain order.
C)
Place the client in Trendelenburg position and ask him to cough forcefully.
D)
Have the client concentrate on slowing down respirations.
D
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