New Quiz for Course Dec162024

In managing dyspnea for an adult patient with a life-limiting condition, which intervention is most effective in providing immediate relief?

John, a 68-year-old male with advanced small cell lung cancer, presents with symptoms of muscle weakness and fatigue. As his hospice and palliative care nurse, you suspect a paraneoplastic syndrome. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to manage his symptoms?

When managing heart failure in a palliative care setting, which intervention is most appropriate to prioritize for improving quality of life in an adult patient with advanced disease?

John, a 68-year-old male with advanced liver cirrhosis, is admitted to hospice care. He presents with hematemesis and melena. Considering his life-limiting condition, what is the most appropriate initial management strategy to address his gastrointestinal bleeding?

In managing diabetes as a comorbidity in palliative care for adult patients, which approach is most appropriate to minimize symptom burden while considering the patient’s overall quality of life?

Sarah, a 68-year-old patient with metastatic cancer, reports persistent pain despite current medication. As a hospice nurse, you need to perform a comprehensive pain assessment. Which aspect is most crucial to determine the effectiveness of her pain management plan?

Which type of pain is typically characterized by burning sensations, tingling, or electric shock-like feelings, often resulting from nerve damage and commonly observed in palliative care patients?

Mrs. Thompson, a 68-year-old patient with advanced cancer, reports increased pain despite stable disease progression. Her hospice nurse suspects depression might be influencing her pain experience. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to address this issue?

A 68-year-old male patient with advanced cancer is experiencing severe nociceptive pain. Which medication would be most appropriate to manage his pain effectively?

Emily, a hospice patient, experiences severe breakthrough pain that disrupts her sleep. Her nurse must adjust her medication schedule to optimize pain control and improve sleep quality. Which scheduling strategy is most appropriate for managing Emily’s breakthrough pain?

When converting a patient from oral morphine to transdermal fentanyl, what is the correct method to calculate the equivalent dosage?