Question

question 2
1 pts
a nurse is providing palliative care to a client who is receiving hospice care and is approaching death. which of the following actions should the nurse take? (select all that apply.)
perform mouth care with moist swabs.
keep the client warm with an electric blanket
administer pain medication im when the client can no longer swallow.
do not force the client to stay awake.
reposition the client every two hours or as needed.

Explanation:

• Perform mouth care with moist swabs: Keeps the mouth clean and comfortable as the client may have dry mouth, especially when approaching death and oral intake reduces.
• Do not force the client to stay awake: Clients approaching death often need more rest. Forcing them to stay awake can cause distress.
• Reposition the client every two hours or as needed: Prevents pressure ulcers and promotes comfort.

• Keep the client warm with an electric blanket: Electric blankets can pose a fire hazard and are not the safest way to keep a client warm. A blanket (non - electric) is a better option.
• Administer pain medication IM when the client can no longer swallow: Intramuscular injections can be painful. When a client can no longer swallow, other routes like subcutaneous (SC) or transdermal are preferred over IM.

Answer:

Perform mouth care with moist swabs, Do not force the client to stay awake, Reposition the client every two hours or as needed.