مريض متقدم في المرض الرئوي ضمن الرعاية التلطيفية، ويشتكي ضيق نفس شديد مزعج رغم الأكسجين. أي دواء يُستخدم غالباً لتخفيف الإحساس بضيق النفس؟

A client with advanced lung disease in palliative care has distressing breathlessness despite oxygen. Which drug is commonly used to relieve the sensation?

1. A high-dose IV diuretic
2. A broad-spectrum antibiotic
3. A beta-blocker to calm breathing
4. Low-dose morphine

Answer: D) Low-dose morphine. Low-dose opioids reduce the sensation of breathlessness in palliative care without dangerous depression when titrated. A cool fan to the face, comfortable positioning and anxiety management help too.