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You are caring for a hospice client who is at the end of life. Based on this client's signs and symptoms, the client is comatose, dehydrated, free of pain, constipated, without distress and expected to die in a day or two. Which of the following is an appropriate client outcome or an appropriate intervention for this client?
- A. The client will be free of constipation
- B. The client will remain free of pain and distress
- C. The administration of an antiemetic to prevent vomiting and further dehydration
- D. The administration of an enema to correct the constipation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining comfort (B) is appropriate given the client's state and prognosis.
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- A. No, they are the same
- B. Yes, they are completely gone
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- D. Yes, but slowly
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