The Nurse Is Taking Care of a Client with Terminal

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is taking care of a client with terminal lung cancer who is showing signs of imminent death.What changes should the nurse expect the client to exhibit? Select all that apply.

• A) Decreased blood pressure
• B) Initial increased heart rate followed by bradycardia
• C) An increase in the volume of Korotkoff's sounds
• D) Diaphoresis
• E) An increase in cardiac output

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