The nurse is taking care of a client with terminal lung cancer who is showing signs of imminent death.What changes should the nurse expect the client to exhibit? Select all that apply.

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A) The heart rate might initially increase as hypoxia develops; then the heart rate and blood pressure decrease, resulting in decreased cardiac output. Peripheral circulation decreases, leading to diaphoresis; clammy, cool skin; and changes in skin coloring. A change in pulse pressure and a decrease in the volume of Korotkoff's sounds indicate imminent death. The heart rate and blood pressure decrease, resulting in decreased cardiac output, which is a sign of imminent death.
B) The heart rate might initially increase as hypoxia develops; then the heart rate and blood pressure decrease, resulting in decreased cardiac output. Peripheral circulation decreases, leading to diaphoresis; clammy, cool skin; and changes in skin coloring. A change in pulse pressure and a decrease in the volume of Korotkoff's sounds indicate imminent death. The heart rate and blood pressure decrease, resulting in decreased cardiac output, which is a sign of imminent death.
C) The heart rate might initially increase as hypoxia develops; then the heart rate and blood pressure decrease, resulting in decreased cardiac output. Peripheral circulation decreases, leading to diaphoresis; clammy, cool skin; and changes in skin coloring. A change in pulse pressure and a decrease in the volume of Korotkoff's sounds indicate imminent death. The heart rate and blood pressure decrease, resulting in decreased cardiac output, which is a sign of imminent death.
D) The heart rate might initially increase as hypoxia develops; then the heart rate and blood pressure decrease, resulting in decreased cardiac output. Peripheral circulation decreases, leading to diaphoresis; clammy, cool skin; and changes in skin coloring. A change in pulse pressure and a decrease in the volume of Korotkoff's sounds indicate imminent death. The heart rate and blood pressure decrease, resulting in decreased cardiac output, which is a sign of imminent death.
E) The heart rate might initially increase as hypoxia develops; then the heart rate and blood pressure decrease, resulting in decreased cardiac output. Peripheral circulation decreases, leading to diaphoresis; clammy, cool skin; and changes in skin coloring. A change in pulse pressure and a decrease in the volume of Korotkoff's sounds indicate imminent death. The heart rate and blood pressure decrease, resulting in decreased cardiac output, which is a sign of imminent death.

The Nurse Is Taking Care of a Client with Terminal