Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5 Initiating intravenous fluids for hydration purposes in the dying patient may increase fluid in the lungs, peripheral edema, ascites, and vomiting. The patient is much less likely to lose weight at this time
Select all that apply.
1. "We have already notified our priest about Dad's condition."
2. "When the time of death gets closer, we would like him transferred to the inpatient hospice unit at the hospital."
3. "My sister is pregnant, so she really can't help with his care."
4. "My family members will be here at the house a lot right now."
5. "We don't want to worry him, so if there is any change in his condition, please talk to me about it."
Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
It is important that the patient's priest be notified. Pregnant women do not care for dying persons or attend funerals. Extended family members are obligated to pay respects to the sick and dying. Based on the belief that worry may make health worse, the family may want to protect the patient from the seriousness of illness. The information is often handled by an older daughter or son. It would be unusual for the family of this patient to express the wish to transfer the patient from home to a hospital. Mexican American families often prefer that the patient die at home.
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