The Nurse Is Caring for a Terminally Ill Patient Who

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a terminally ill patient who is actively dying and refuses to eat anything other than a few bites of ice cream. The patient's family member approaches the nurse and requests that a feeding tube be inserted so that her loved one will not starve to death. What is the best response of the nurse?

• A) "Loss of appetite is a natural part of the dying process. Tube feedings would be uncomfortable and cause nausea."
• B) "I will contact the provider to obtain an order to insert the tube and start tube feedings."
• C) "Intravenous fluids would be more comfortable for the patient than a tube feeding. I will call the doctor to get the order."
• D) "I will listen to the patient's abdomen to make sure that bowel sounds are present and try encouraging oral fluids."

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