A hospice nurse admits an older adult after the metastasis of malignant melanoma. Which of the following health problems should the nurse anticipate?
A) Necrosis of extremities
B) Hemoptysis
C) Hyperglycemia
D) Dyspnea
Ans: D
Dyspnea is a common accompaniment to the dying process. Hyperglycemia, hemoptysis, and tissue necrosis are less common.
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1. rituals and customs. 2. values and beliefs. 3. boundaries and channels. 4. socialization processes.
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What is the medical term for stopping of blood flow, an essential mechanism protecting the body from both external and internal injury?
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