Lung Cancer/Signs of Approaching Death True and False

Taste is usually the last sense to go before death.

Small cell lung cancers have less than a 5% 5 year prognosis.

Periods of apnea are normal nearing the time of death.

All lung cancers are terminal.

Large cell tumours tend to grow slowly.

Fluids should be encouraged until the end of life.

Lights should be dimmed towards death.

Patients may want to get out of bed towards the end of life with a surge of energy.

Stage I non-small cell carcinomas have only spread to nearby lymph nodes.

Stage IV non-small cell carcinoma has metastasized to other parts of the body.

A carcinogen is something that irritates the lungs.

There is increased incidence of lung cancer in men (than in women).

Lung cancer generally arises from the alveolar sacs.

If a patient is experiencing chest pain, the nurse should initially try changing his position.

Adenocarcinomas are the most prevalent form of lung cancer.