Spiritual Care in End-of-Life Nursing

What is dyspnea?

Which condition may dyspnea be related to according to the text?

What is the first choice of medication for treating dyspnea?

What is 'Cheyne-Stokes respirations' characterized by?

How do opioids like morphine help in treating dyspnea?

What may be used to help relieve anxiety associated with difficulty in breathing?

In what situation should comfort measures like using a fan and relaxation techniques be focused on according to the text?

What is oxygen therapy primarily used for in relation to dyspnea?

What is the primary cause of death rattle in clients approaching death?

How can a nurse assist in draining secretions from the throat and lungs in a client experiencing death rattle?

What can be used to dry up secretions in a client experiencing death rattle?

When do Cheyne-Stokes respirations typically occur in a client approaching death?

How do Cheyne-Stokes respirations manifest in a client?

How can a nurse provide relief to a client experiencing Cheyne-Stokes respirations?

What should nurses educate the family about regarding Cheyne-Stokes respirations?

How can nurses best promote pain management for clients who are actively dying?

What is the main goal of both hospice care and palliative care for older adult clients with cancer?

What is the recommended approach for pain management in older adult hospice clients with cancer?

What are some sources of pain that older adult hospice clients with cancer may experience at the end of life?

Why might a nurse hesitate to provide pain medication to older adult hospice clients with cancer?

According to the American Nurses Association position statement, what ethical responsibility does a nurse have towards hospice clients?

What type of medications are part of the pharmacologic treatment for pain in hospice clients?

What is a recommended approach when administering pain management medications to hospice clients according to palliative care guidelines?

What is a key aspect of the nurse's role in delivering holistic care?

When assessing spiritual needs, why is it important for a nurse to be sensitive?

What should a nurse do before offering spiritual care to a client?

Why is it important for a nurse to demonstrate understanding, warmth, and compassion when caring for a client?

What should a nurse do if a client identifies with a religious affiliation regarding spirituality?

Who should provide in-depth spiritual counseling according to the text?

Who plays a crucial role in providing a 'good death' for clients who are actively dying?

What may clients change as they are actively dying according to the text?

What is the recommended approach when clients in a comatose state are experiencing hallucinations?

Why is reorientation considered of little benefit when clients near the end of life?

Why is social isolation considered detrimental to health according to the text?

What is the impact of separation from family or support systems on clients at the end of life?

How can providing reassurance at the bedside help family members?

Why is talk and reassurance recommended for clients even in a comatose state?

What is the primary aim of interventions for clients nearing the end of their life?

How does loneliness differ from social isolation?