NR 443 CHAPTER 24: LOSS, DEATH, AND END-OF-LIFE CARE

NR 443 CHAPTER 24: LOSS, DEATH, AND END-OF-LIFE CARE Chapter 24: Loss, Death, and End-of-Life Care Linton: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. How should a nurse position the body after the death of a patient? a. Prone b. Supine c. On the side d. In Fowler position According to Strauss and Glaser, three states of awareness of terminal illness have been identified. What do these states include? a. Denial, anger, and depression b. Shock, yearning, and anguish c. Avoidance, confrontation, and accommodation d. Closed awareness, mutual pretense, and open awareness When planning the care of a patient who is terminally ill, a nurse should include the prevention of pain and relief from discomfort. What should the nurse implement when administering pain medication? a. Narcotics have the potential for addiction. b. Pain medication must be given before the pain becomes unbearable. c. Pain medication should be given no more often than every 6 hours. d. Narcotics must be given as needed only. What is one of the most important interventions for a nurse to implement when caring for a patient who is terminally ill? a. Touching and listening to the patient b. Encouraging the patient to express any regrets c. Assessing for signs and symptoms of impending death d. Talking to the patient about how other patients have handled the dying process