NCLEX-End of Life Practice Questions and Answers Solved 100% Correct

The nurse is providing palliative care to a patient who is in the last stage of cancer. What does the nurse monitor in the patient as part of neurologic assessment? Select all that apply. A. Urine output B. Pupil response C. Nutritional intake D. Presence of reflexes E. Level of consciousness - ANSWER-B,D,E The nurse finds that a terminally ill patient is experiencing nausea and vomiting. Which would be an appropriate nursing action? A. Encourage or provide three big meals rather than small frequent meals. B. No action is required, as this issue is common during the last days of life. C. Prevent family members from bringing home-cooked food, which might overwhelm the patient. D. Administer antiemetic drugs before meals, as ordered. - ANSWER-D. The caregiver of a patient with chronic illness experiences grief after the death of the patient. The caregiver recalls positive memories of the deceased patient, and the nurse notices that the caregiver is accepting the reality of the death of the patient. What type of grief does the nurse identify in the caregiver? A. Adaptive grief B. Anticipatory grief C. Complicated grief D. Prolonged grief disorder - ANSWER-A. A terminally ill patient has become confused, disoriented, and restless. The patient is incoherent and has clouding of consciousness. The nurse identifies that the patient has had constipation for 3 days. What action should the nurse take next? A. Obtain a prescription for a benzodiazepine. B. Administer laxatives to treat constipation. C. Do not take any measures as this is normal during the terminal stage. D. Inform the family members that the patient is breathing the last breaths. - ANSWER-B. When going to the hospital, which forms should patients be encouraged to bring with them in case end-of-life care becomes an ethical or legal issue? A. Euthanasia B. Organ donor card