Nursing Interventions for End of Life Care

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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?

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?

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?

To understand the patient's condition and potential outcomes, as well as side effects of treatment Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse identify when the patient is near death?

The patient's condition and situation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the nurse's role in end-of-life care?

To provide physical, mental, and emotional care Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Pancrelipase?

increase digestion of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins in the GI tract Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of PPIs?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended administration of Pancrelipase?

Immediately before or with meals/snacks Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Psyllium?

Acts as a bulk-forming laxative Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment duration for active ulcers using omeprazole?

4-6 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse effect of H2 antagonists?

Rebound acid hypersecretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of ondansetron in preventing nausea and vomiting?

Blocking serotonin receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect of ondansetron?

Constipation Signup and view all the answers

What is a therapeutic action of ondansetron?

Blocking receptors associated with nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What is an indication for the use of ondansetron?

Treating nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the class of medications that ondansetron belongs to?

5-HT3 receptor blockers or serotonin antagonists Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of acetazolamide in the treatment of glaucoma?

Decreasing aqueous humor production Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common local reaction associated with the use of timolol?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary goal of providing accurate pain management in end-of-life care?

What should the nurse do to help the family prepare for the death of their loved one?

What is the nurse's role in supporting the family after the patient's death?

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 is the primary focus of the nurse's role in end-of-life care?

What is the mechanism of action of Pancrelipase?

What is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of PPIs?

What is the recommended administration of Pancrelipase?

What is the mechanism of action of Psyllium?

What is the recommended treatment duration for active ulcers using omeprazole?

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 a common adverse effect of ondansetron?

What is a therapeutic action of ondansetron?

What is an indication for the use of ondansetron?

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 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 mechanism of action of latanoprost ophthalmic drops?

What is a common side effect of pilocarpine on the eye?

What is a common systemic side effect of timolol?

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