What action should the nurse take when a home hospice client exhibits Cheyne-Stokes breathing?
A) Tell the family that this type of breathing indicates improvement
B) Ask the family to leave the room
C) Prepare the family for imminent death
D) Begin postmortem care

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Cheyne-Stokes breathing is a pattern of breathing that often occurs near the end of life, indicating that death may be imminent. The nurse should prepare the family for this possibility.

What Action Should the Nurse Take When a Home Hospice