A Patient Who Is Terminally Ill Has Been Unable to Maintain

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient who is terminally ill has been unable to maintain good nutrition because of nausea and anorexia and has lost a great deal of weight. He is now unable to change his position in bed and needs frequent perineal care because of urinary incontinence. The nurse planning his care would include in the plan of care to:

• A) coax him to eat high-calorie, high-fat food.
• B) provide laxatives and stool softeners to prevent constipation.
• C) contact the primary care provider for an order for tube feeding.
• D) provide him with an air pressure mattress.

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