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A 62-year-old male is dying from metastatic lung cancer, and all treatments have been discontinued. The client's breathing pattern is labored, with gurgling. The client's wife asks the nurse, 'Can't you do something to help with his breathing?' Which of the following is the nurse's best response in this situation?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Repositioning, elevating the head of the bed, and using a cool compress can alleviate labored breathing and gurgling (death rattle) in a dying client, providing comfort without invasive measures.

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