Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Medical HistoryMrs. Thompson is an 82-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with advanced metastatic cancer. She has been receiving palliative care to manage her symptoms and maintain comfort. Mrs. Thompson's condition has deteriorated over the past week, and she is now in the end- of-life stage. She has expressed her wishes for a peaceful, pain-free death and has designated her family members to make decisions on her behalf if she becomes unable to communicate.
The nurse is reviewing provider orders for Mrs. Thompson who is in the end-of-life stage. Match each provider order with its appropriate category: anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated.
Correct answer
A,B,D
Rationale
Pain medication, family meetings, and oral care are anticipated orders that align with palliative care goals, while aggressive chemotherapy is contraindicated at the end-of-life stage.