After Learning of a Terminal Illness and Life Expectancy,the Client

question 40

Multiple Choice

After learning of a terminal illness and life expectancy,the client begins to hyperventilate and complains of being light-headed with the fingers,toes,and mouth tingling.What action should be taken by the nurse?

• A)Prepare to resuscitate the client.
• B)Have the client concentrate on slowing down respirations.
• C)Place the client in Trendelenburg's position and ask him to cough forcefully.
• D)Administer 25 mg of meperidine (Demerol)according to the prn pain order.

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