The nurse is preparing to assist the patient in the end stage of her life.To provide comfort for the patient in response to anticipated symptom development,the nurse plans to:

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Have patient identify what she wants to accomplish,and use strategies to conserve energy for meeting those goals.This provides the patient with a sense of well-being and purpose to meet important personal goals.
Decreasing the client's fluid intake may make the terminally ill patient more prone to dehydration and constipation.The nurse should take measures to help maintain oral intake,such as administering antiemetics,applying topical analgesics to oral lesions,and offering ice chips.The use of analgesics should not be limited.Controlling the terminally ill client's level of pain is a primary concern in promoting comfort.Nausea,vomiting,and anorexia may increase the terminally ill client's likelihood of inadequate nutrition.The nurse should serve smaller portions and bland foods,which may be more palatable.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Assist the Patient in the End