The nurse is preparing to assist the client in the end stage of her life. To provide comfort for the client in response to anticipated symptom development, the nurse plans to:
A. Decrease the client's fluid intake
B. Limit the use of analgesics
C. Provide larger meals with more seasoning
D. Determine client wishes and select appropriate therapies
D
D. Worry or fear are common in many dying clients and may heighten their perception of discomfort. A nurse must assess the character of the client's symptoms, the client's wishes for symptom management, and then carefully select appropriate therapies.
A. Decreasing the client's fluid intake may make the terminally ill client more prone to dehydration and constipation. The nurse should take measures to help maintain oral intake, such as administering antiemetics, applying topical analgesics to oral lesions, and offering ice chips.
B. The use of analgesics should not be limited. Controlling the terminally ill client's level of pain is a primary concern in promoting comfort.
C. Nausea, vomiting, and anorexia may increase the terminally ill client's likelihood of inadequate nutrition. The nurse should serve smaller portions and bland foods, which may be more palatable.
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