_____ is when the focus of care is to relieve the patient's pain and suffering and provide care in a way that allows the person to die with dignity.
a. Hospice
b. Palliative care
c. Euthanasia
d. Passive euthanasia
Palliative care
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drinks made him relaxed and drowsy. Now, after 1 year, he needs four drinks to bring himself to the same relaxed, drowsy state. The reason for this is a. the alcohol is less potent. b. he is developing tolerance. c. hypomagnesemia. d. antagonistic effects.
Breast self-examination should be
A) performed at least annually. B) done on the last day of the menstrual cycle. C) performed only after a positive mammogram. D) done weekly in the shower.
When assisting a confused, agitated resident with activities of daily living (ADLs), you should
A. give the resident three or four choices. B. say as little as possible. C. give lengthy, complete instructions. D. avoid making too many demands.
The nurse is preparing to measure a client's pulse. Which of the following are appropriate to use? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Thumb and index finger 2. Stethoscope 3. Three middle fingers 4. Doppler ultrasound stethoscope 5. Two last fingers