Funds: Ch. 12 Death & Dying

What changes are commonly noted in patients preparing for death?

• Increased physical activity

• Psychological, physical, and emotional changes

• Enhanced cognitive function

• Improved social interactions

Why is it important to medicate pain before it becomes severe in terminally ill patients?

• It is less expensive

• It is easier to control

• It requires less medication

• It prevents addiction

What should patients be encouraged to do when they feel the need for pain medication?

• Wait until the pain is unbearable

• Request medications immediately

• Try alternative therapies first

• Reduce the dosage themselves

What is the primary goal of hospice care?

• To cure the illness

• To provide comfort and support at the end of life

• To prevent illness

• To manage chronic diseases

Where can palliative care be provided?

• Only in acute care hospitals

• Only at home

• In acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, and at home

• Only in long term care facilities

Which therapies might be included in palliative care despite not curing the disease?

• Only medication administration

• Only nursing care

• Chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation

• Only alternative therapies

What is the primary focus of hospice care?

• Curing the terminal disease

• Providing comfort care and preventing needless suffering

• Extending life expectancy beyond six months

• Offering only medical treatments

What are some common fears people have about dying, according to the text?

• Dying in pain, dying alone, being a burden to loved ones

• Dying in peace, surrounded by family, leaving a legacy

• Dying quickly, without suffering, with financial security

• Dying in a hospital, with strangers, without a will

How can a good nurse assist patients during the dying process?

• By ensuring their fears become a reality

• By ignoring their emotional needs

• By helping prevent their fears from becoming a reality

• By focusing only on medical treatment

What does DNAR stand for in medical documentation?

• Do Not Attempt Resuscitation

• Do Not Allow Recovery

• Do Not Administer Relief

• Do Not Accept Responsibility