NURS 246 Chapter 10 Practice Questions

The family of a client with a terminal illness hesitates to agree to palliative care because of not wanting to give up on a possible cure. How should the nurse respond while also including a principle of palliative care? A. "Most people don't realize that palliative care means there is no cure." B. "There will not be another opportunity if palliative care is refused now." C. "The client can continue to receive treatment intended to cure the disease." D. "Palliative care and curative treatments cannot be provided at the same time." - C The family of a client receiving palliative care for a terminal illness hesitate to call for the nurse since all staff seem to be too busy to address the client's needs. Which action should the nurse take to improve the connection with the family? A. Vary the number and type of caregivers who respond to the client's needs B. Enter the room and stand or sit at the bedside to talk with the client and family C. Provide the family with reading material that explains the role of palliative care D. Attend to infusions and environmental issues while talking with the client and family - B The spouse of a client nearing death is concerned because the client's breathing is "so noisy." How should the nurse refer to the client's respiratory status when talking with the spouse?