1
End-of-Life Care Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse notices a dying client’s breathing pattern has changed to periods of deep breathing followed by apnea. What is this called?
- Respiratory failure
- Hypoxia
- Pulmonary embolism
✔✔ B. Cheyne-Stokes respirations
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a dying client experiencing noisy breathing ("death rattle")?
- Insert a chest tube
- Increase fluid intake
- Administer a stimulant
✔✔ B. Reposition the client to their side
What is the nurse's priority when caring for a dying client in pain? 1 / 2
2
✔✔ A. Administer prescribed pain medications promptly
- Explain that pain is normal at end of life
- Wait for family to request medication
- Distract the client from their pain
Which emotional reaction is common in clients nearing death?✔✔ A. Withdrawal
- Hyperactivity
- Denial of pain
- Excessive appetite
What should the nurse do when a terminally ill client expresses fear about dying?✔✔ A. Encourage the client to share their feelings
- Tell them not to worry
- Change the subject to distract them
- Call the provider immediately
Which physical sign indicates that death may occur within hours?
- / 2