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    Hesi lpn exit proctored exam

    A client with lung cancer is receiving hospice care at an inpatient facility. Currently, the client's heart rate is 46 beats/minute, respirations are 10 breaths/minute, and the blood pressure is 73/49 mm Hg. The client tells the practical nurse (PN) that, "I am ready to make peace with God." Which intervention should the PN implement?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Contact the facility's chaplain for spiritual support: This addresses the client's expressed spiritual need, consistent with holistic end-of-life care. B. Encourage client to remain hopeful for recovery: Inappropriate in hospice care; focus should be on comfort and emotional needs, not unrealistic recovery goals. C. Invite family and staff to pray at the client's bedside: This may be supportive, but should only be done if the client requests it. D. Ask family to request that the client's clergy visit: This puts responsibility on family instead of directly meeting the client's stated wish.

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