The nurse is providing hospice care for a patient in the terminal phase of lung cancer. Which nursing actions would be appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provide low-dose morphine.
b. Place a fan at the patient's bedside.
c. Encourage the patient to bathe daily.
d. Administer diuretic therapy as ordered.
e. Position the patient upright in a recliner with pillows.
f. Teach family members how to perform deep tracheal suctioning.
ANS: A, B, D, E
Activities should be planned to conserve energy. Low-dose morphine reduces pulmonary edema and anxiety. A fan or breeze reduces the feeling of dyspnea. Diuretic therapy may increase comfort and treat dyspnea. An upright position will help alleviate dyspnea. C. Daily bathing is not required. F. Deep tracheal suctioning would be invasive and painful and often irritates tissue rather than aiding with breathing.
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