A transgender patient is nearing the end of life and asks to be referred to by their chosen name and pronouns. What is the appropriate nursing action?

Which opioid is ideal for use in Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) for a patient in an acute pain crisis due to its fast onset and short duration of action?

The difference between motifs and domains in protein structures is best described by which of the following observations: (Multiple answers)

What are the small changes that affect the instructions for a cellular component?

A patient with a terminal illness has a Do Not Resuscitate – Comfort Care Arrest (DNR-CCA) order in place. During a family meeting, one of the patient’s family members expresses confusion about the difference between DNR-CCA and Do Not Resuscitate – Comfort Care (DNR-CC). What is the nurse’s best explanation? 

A nurse is caring for a patient who states that he is afraid of dying because he believes he made poor choices in his life and doesn’t want to face the afterlife. Which response by the nurse demonstrates compassion and therapeutic communication?

A patient recently diagnosed with a terminal illness tells the nurse, “I know I haven’t always taken the best care of myself, but if I can just make it to my daughter’s wedding in three months, I promise I’ll do everything right.” According to Kübler-Ross’s stages of dying, which stage does this statement most likely represent?

A nurse is providing care to a patient who lost their spouse about 1 month ago. The patient states, “I feel like my spouse is still here with me, and I keep setting the dinner table for them.” Based on the nurse’s understanding of different types of grief, which is the most appropriate response?

Which of the following side effects of opioid use requires consistent management, as it does not improve with prolonged use of the medication?

Anorexia and cachexia commonly occur at the end-of-life for which three of the following reasons?