An Older Patient Is Not Breathing Well and Has Cold

question 2

Multiple Choice

An older patient is not breathing well and has cold, mottled skin. The patient has a living will and requests comfort measures only. What should the nurse do to care for this patient?

• A) Ask the family what they want to be done for the patient.
• B) Contact the physician for orders to control the patient's breathing.
• C) Provide personal hygiene and skin care as outlined in the care plan.
• D) Withhold pain medication, hygiene, and nutrition until the patient dies.

Acknowledge the importance of effective communication networks within teams and how they influence team performance.

Recognize the impact of team norms on members' behavior and performance levels.

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making.

Identify different group decision-making methods and their applications.

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Definitions:

Inhalation

The act of breathing in, which allows air or other substances to enter the lungs.

Upward

A direction or movement toward a higher position or place.

Bronchioles

The small airway passages in the lungs that extend from the bronchi and lead to the air sacs (alveoli).

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, responsible for the exchange of various substances between the blood and surrounding tissues.