Which Nursing Intervention Would Need to Be Corrected on a Care

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention would need to be corrected on a care plan for a patient in order to be consistent with the principles of effective end-of-life care?

• A) Control of distressing symptoms such as dyspnea, nausea, and pain through use of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions
• B) Limitation of visitation to reduce the emotional distress experienced by family members
• C) Patient and family education on anticipated patient responses to withdrawal of therapy
• D) Provision of spiritual care resources as desired by the patient and family

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Definitions:

Narcotic

A class of drugs that reduce pain, induce sleep, and may alter mood or behavior; often used medicinally but can lead to dependency.

Narcotic

traditionally refers to substances that induce sleep or stupor, particularly opioids, which are also used for pain relief.

Heroin

An opioid drug derived from morphine, highly addictive and used illicitly for its euphoric effects.

Cocaine

A powerful stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant, which can cause euphoria and addiction.