A dying older patient has dyspnea,which causes anxiety.What action by the nurse is best?

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Dyspnea in a dying older patient is often a sign of end-stage disease and can cause significant anxiety. Morphine sulfate is a medication commonly used in palliative care to relieve dyspnea and anxiety. Providing oxygen, a fan, or a bronchodilator may address the physical symptoms but may not address the anxiety component of dyspnea.

A Dying Older Patient Has Dyspnea,which Causes Anxiety