The Nurse Is Planning for an End-Of-Life Care Discussion with a Newly

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is planning for an end-of-life care discussion with a newly admitted client who is terminally ill and has decided to use the NURSE protocol during the difficult conversation to respond to client and/or family emotions. Which of the following terms describes the "E" in the NURSE protocol?

• A)Experimentation
• B)Exploration
• C)Empathy
• D)Emotion

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Definitions:

Apnea

A temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep, which can result in decreased oxygen levels in the blood.

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.

Cortical Changes

Modifications or adaptations in the brain's cortex due to learning, experience, injury, or other stimuli.

Shift Work

Employment scheduling practice that divides the workday into shifts, enabling operations to continue beyond the standard working hours.