RN Exam Practice
Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 295 of 2368

A dying client is receiving scopolamine for terminal secretions. Which nursing action is most important?

  1. Limit oral care to avoid triggering secretions
  2. Provide frequent oral care with swabs and lip moisturizer
  3. Offer large amounts of oral fluids
  4. Suction the mouth every hour
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Correct answer: Provide frequent oral care with swabs and lip moisturizer

Anticholinergics decrease oral secretions, so good oral care is crucial for comfort.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Grief and Loss: Planning and Implementing Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026