The nurse is preparing to assist the patient in the end stage of her life.The patient is showing signs of fatigue.What should the nurse do to provide comfort for this patient?

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To promote comfort in a terminally ill patient,the nurse should help the patient identify values or desired tasks and then help the patient to conserve energy for those tasks.Spending more time with the patient conveys caring and allows verbalization,but it is not the best way to promote comfort for a fatigued patient.The use of analgesics should not be limited;controlling the terminally ill patient's level of pain is a primary concern in promoting comfort.Nausea,vomiting,and anorexia may increase the terminally ill patient'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