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What is the primary goal of providing accurate pain management in end-of-life care?
What is the primary goal of providing accurate pain management in end-of-life care?
- To ensure the patient's comfort and quality of life (correct)
- To reduce the risk of addiction
- To prolong the patient's life expectancy
- To comply with medical protocols
What should the nurse do to help the family prepare for the death of their loved one?
What should the nurse do to help the family prepare for the death of their loved one?
- Educate them on the patient's medical condition
- Educate them on end-of-life warning signs and what to expect (correct)
- Inform them about the potential outcomes and side effects of treatment
- Encourage them to deny the patient's condition
What is the nurse's role in supporting the family after the patient's death?
What is the nurse's role in supporting the family after the patient's death?
- To help them make decisions after death has occurred (correct)
- To provide medical treatment to the family members
- To provide emotional support to the family's friends
- To help them make decisions about funeral arrangements
Why is it essential for the nurse to be knowledgeable about the patient's condition and potential outcomes?
Why is it essential for the nurse to be knowledgeable about the patient's condition and potential outcomes?
What should the nurse identify when the patient is near death?
What should the nurse identify when the patient is near death?
What is the primary focus of the nurse's role in end-of-life care?
What is the primary focus of the nurse's role in end-of-life care?
What is the mechanism of action of Pancrelipase?
What is the mechanism of action of Pancrelipase?
What is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of PPIs?
What is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of PPIs?
What is the recommended administration of Pancrelipase?
What is the recommended administration of Pancrelipase?
What is the mechanism of action of Psyllium?
What is the mechanism of action of Psyllium?
What is the recommended treatment duration for active ulcers using omeprazole?
What is the recommended treatment duration for active ulcers using omeprazole?
What is a potential adverse effect of H2 antagonists?
What is a potential adverse effect of H2 antagonists?
What is the primary mechanism of action of ondansetron in preventing nausea and vomiting?
What is the primary mechanism of action of ondansetron in preventing nausea and vomiting?
What is a common adverse effect of ondansetron?
What is a common adverse effect of ondansetron?
What is a therapeutic action of ondansetron?
What is a therapeutic action of ondansetron?
What is an indication for the use of ondansetron?
What is an indication for the use of ondansetron?
What is the class of medications that ondansetron belongs to?
What is the class of medications that ondansetron belongs to?
What is the primary mechanism of action of acetazolamide in the treatment of glaucoma?
What is the primary mechanism of action of acetazolamide in the treatment of glaucoma?
What is the most common local reaction associated with the use of timolol?
What is the most common local reaction associated with the use of timolol?
What is the primary difference between atrophic and exudative macular degeneration?
What is the primary difference between atrophic and exudative macular degeneration?
What is the primary mechanism of action of latanoprost ophthalmic drops?
What is the primary mechanism of action of latanoprost ophthalmic drops?
What is a common side effect of pilocarpine on the eye?
What is a common side effect of pilocarpine on the eye?
What is a common systemic side effect of timolol?
What is a common systemic side effect of timolol?
