Secretions Flashcards
1
Q
Conservative ways to prevent excess secretions at the end of life
A
Avoiding fluid overload
- stop IVF
2
Q
Secretions at the end of life do not harm the patient and are usually only distressing for the family. TRUE/FALSE?
A
TRUE
- family can be educated on this to prevent distress
3
Q
Drugs used to manage secretions at end of life
A
hyoscine butylbromide
glycopyrronium bromide
4
Q
A
