A Terminally Ill Patient Begins to Complain of Nausea and Refuses

question 16

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient begins to complain of nausea and refuses food. Which of the following should the nurse assess as a possible cause for these new symptoms?

• A) Activity level
• B) Urine output
• C) Fluid intake
• D) Last bowel movement

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Definitions:

Pupil

A part of the eye located in the center of the iris that controls the amount of light entering the eye.

Iris

The pigment-rich section of the eye responsible for regulating pupil size and, therefore, the quantity of light entering the eye.

Controlled

Pertains to experimental conditions that are manipulated or regulated by the researcher to isolate cause and effect relationships.

Human Eye

A complex organ capable of receiving visual images, which are then processed by the brain, it comprises structures such as the cornea, iris, lens, and retina.