The Hospice Nurse Delays the Use of Oropharyngeal Suctioning Because

question 34

Multiple Choice

The hospice nurse delays the use of oropharyngeal suctioning because it:

• A) will decrease mucus production.
• B) will be tiring to the patient.
• C) is not necessary.
• D) puts the patient at risk for infection.

Distinguish between hospice and hospital care regarding end-of-life treatment.

Grasp the ethical considerations and legal issues surrounding end-of-life care and decision-making.

Understand the cultural and personal aspects of funeral arrangements.

Recognize the financial impact of funerals as a significant expense for families.

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Definitions:

Informational Influence

Informational Influence occurs when individuals conform to the behaviors or attitudes of a group to obtain and accept accurate information or because they believe the group is competent.

Groupthink

A phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often in group settings, leading to uncharacteristic behavior.

Normative Influence

A type of social influence that leads individuals to conform in order to be accepted and liked by others.