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Which intervention is appropriate for a client receiving palliative care? Choose all that apply.
A) Surgical insertion of a device to decrease the workload of the heart in a patient awaiting heart transplantation
B) Administering IV dopamine to raise blood pressure of a patient with end-stage lung cancer
C) Providing moisturizing eye drops to an unconscious patient whose eyes are dry
D) Administering a medication to relieve the nausea of a patient with end-stage leukemia
Palliative Care
Specialized medical care focusing on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, improving quality of life.
Heart Transplantation
A surgical procedure to replace a patient's diseased heart with a healthy heart from a donor.
End-stage Leukemia
The final phase of leukemia, a type of cancer affecting white blood cells, characterized by a significant progression of the disease.
- Comprehend the standards for qualifying for hospice and the function of palliative care.
- Understand the nursing strategies and primary concerns in caring for terminally ill patients and their families.
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- Comprehend the standards for qualifying for hospice and the function of palliative care.
- Understand the nursing strategies and primary concerns in caring for terminally ill patients and their families.
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