The highest level of evidence to support interventions at the end of life is with
A. Opioids for pain control
B. Hyocsyamine for respiratory secretions
C. Stimulant laxatives for treating constipation
D. Opioids for dyspnea
D
You might also like to view...
Boards of Nursing have the authority to issue licenses and the right to revoke or suspend them for a variety of reasons
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A nurse teaches newly pregnant teen moms that if an ovum is fertilized and implants itself in the endometrium, the hormone that the fertilized egg begins to secrete is called:
1. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. 2. Estrogen. 3. Progesterone. 4. Luteinizing hormone.
The patient complains of diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours following exposure to contaminated food and water
Using your knowledge of common interventions, what is an efficient and effective homemade oral rehydration solution? A) Stir 1 level teaspoon of salt and 8 level teaspoons of sugar into 1 quart or liter of clean drinking water. B) Stir 8 level teaspoons of salt and 1 level teaspoon of sugar into 1 quart or liter of clean drinking water. C) Stir 1 level teaspoon of salt and 1 level teaspoon of sugar into 1 quart or liter of clean drinking water. D) Stir 8 level teaspoons of salt and 8 level teaspoons of sugar into 1 quart or liter of clean drinking water.
A patient dying of heart failure has changed his choice about his end-of-life treatment measures several times. He says, "I just can't make up my mind about it." Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?
a. Deficient Knowledge b. Spiritual Distress c. Decisional Conflict d. Death Anxiety