An Older Adult Client with Terminal Lung Cancer Is Not

question 45

Multiple Choice

An older adult client with terminal lung cancer is not breathing well and has cold and mottled skin. The client has a living will and requests comfort measures only. What should the nurse do to help this client?

• A)Ask the family what they want to be done for the client.
• B)Withhold all care until the client dies.
• C)Contact the provider for orders to control the client's breathing.
• D)Provide the client with pain medication as ordered.

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Definitions:

Influencing Responses

Communications in therapy designed to guide or encourage clients toward positive behavioral or cognitive changes.

Defensive

A psychological reaction that involves denying or rationalizing away the implications of an uncomfortable truth or reality.

Discontinuing Therapy

Discontinuing therapy refers to the process of ending the therapeutic relationship or counseling sessions, typically when goals are met or due to other reasons.

Immediacy

The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, without intermediary.