A Terminally Ill Patient Says That He Feels Better When

question 8

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient says that he feels better when he does not drink fluids. The nurse realizes that which of the following is occurring with this patient?

• A) The patient's edema is reducing his need to drink fluids
• B) The patient is experiencing confusion
• C) The patient has less pain because of less fluid in the body
• D) The patient is waiting to eat foods before drinking fluids

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Definitions:

Peripheral Pulse

A pulse located in the periphery of the body (e.g., foot, wrist).

Rhythm

A repeated pattern of movement or sound, often associated with music, speech, and various forms of art, but also found in natural phenomena.

Depth

The measurement from the surface to the bottom of something, or the profoundness of a person's knowledge or feeling.

Dorsalis Pedis Pulse

The pulse felt on the top of the foot, over the dorsalis pedis artery, indicative of blood flow and circulation in the area.