1416: 65-year-old female was admitted for stage IV ovarian cancer. The client decided to forego further treatment and decided on comfort measures only. She is currently receiving outpatient hospice services. The client is drowsy and reports nausea and generalized pain. Hypoactive bowel sounds in all quadrants with abdominal distention. The client makes little eye contact and reports increasing discomfort when the head of the bed is elevated. Skin is cool and mottled. The client is experiencing urinary incontinence.
➢ For each client need, click to specify the potential nursing intervention that would be appropriate for the client's care. Each category must have at least one option selected.
- A. Nutritional
- B. Thermoregulation
- C. Comfort
- D. Elimination
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