Question

a nurse is providing palliative care for a client who has end - stage lung cancer and is dyspneic. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
administer haloperidol 0.5 mg sublingual.
ask the client how they are feeling.
place the client in the supine position.
apply supplemental oxygen.

Explanation:

• Haloperidol is typically used for psychotic symptoms, not dyspnea.
• Placing the client supine can worsen dyspnea as it affects lung expansion.
• While oxygen may seem logical, in end - stage lung cancer with palliative care, the focus is on comfort. Asking the client how they feel is a fundamental part of palliative care as it allows for individualized symptom management.

Answer:

Ask the client how they are feeling.