The Nurse Is Caring for a Terminally Ill Client Who

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a terminally ill client who has 20-second periods of apnea followed by periods of deep and rapid breathing. Which of the following terms should the nurse use to document this finding?

• A)Agonal breathing
• B)Apneustic breathing
• C)Death rattle respirations
• D)Cheyne-Stokes respirations

Discuss the critical importance of reasoning in assessing moral stages according to Kohlberg.

Identify various influences on moral development during childhood and adolescence.

Understand the prosocial values and behaviors expected in early childhood.

Analyze the role of restitution and retribution in moral development and punishment understanding.

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Definitions:

Releasing Hormones

Hormones produced by the hypothalamus that stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland.

Hypothalamus

A small region at the base of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of vital bodily functions, including temperature, thirst, hunger, sleep, and emotional activity.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often termed the "master gland" because it secretes hormones that regulate other glands and many body functions including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Medial Forebrain Bundle

A neural pathway in the brain involved in the regulation of reward, pleasure, and addiction.