A Nurse Is Caring for a Dying Client

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a dying client. The client's family has become alarmed because they have begun to hear a loud, hoarse, bubbling sound. Which explanation by the nurse is accurate?

• A)The client has decreased pulmonary secretions.
• B)The client's dehydration has worsened these symptoms.
• C)The client is not experiencing any pain.
• D)The client's humidifier is worsening these symptoms.

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