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The nurse is caring for a child who is terminally ill. The nurse knows the major goals of caring for a dying child are: (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Promote comfort.
   2. Keep the child pain free.
   3. Keep the airway free of secretions.
   4. Position change.
   5. Encourage favorite food.
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6 years ago
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Rationale:
1. A major goal in care of the dying child is to promote comfort.
2. Provide analgesia to promote optimal pain relief. Oral, transdermal, or rectal analgesia is available for families who choose to withhold intravenous fluids.
3. Physiologic care includes keeping the airway clear of secretions.
4. Changing position frequently prevents skin breakdown
5. Offering and encouraging favorite foods and liquids as tolerated should be part of the physical care.
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