A Terminal Patient Has a Gurgling Sound, Sometimes Called a "Death

question 7

Multiple Choice

A terminal patient has a gurgling sound, sometimes called a "death rattle." Which nursing diagnosis should guide interventions?

• A)Impaired Gas Exchange
• B)Ineffective Airway Clearance
• C)Impaired Oral Mucous Membranes
• D)Ineffective Breathing Pattern

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