The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Terminally

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is terminally ill with metastatic bone cancer. The patient tells the nurse that he is not afraid of death but does not want to be in pain and suffer before he dies. Which intervention will be most appropriate to meet this patient's wishes?

• A) Establish around-the-clock dosing for pain medications with additional doses for breakthrough pain.
• B) Assist the patient to reminisce and review his life, spending as much time as possible with loved ones.
• C) Use therapeutic touch, guided imagery, and soft music to put the patient at ease and relieve anxiety.
• D) Encourage the patient to participate in prayer and meditation along with preferred religious practices.

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Definitions:

Priming

A process in psychology where exposure to a stimulus influences a response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.

Top-Down Processing

A cognitive process where perception starts with the brain applying previous experience and expectations to interpret sensory information.

Unconscious Associations

Unconscious Associations are automatic connections made by the brain between different ideas or concepts, influencing perceptions and behavior without conscious awareness.

Psychokinesis

The purported ability to move or manipulate objects with the mind without physical intervention; considered a paranormal phenomenon.