23rd February 2024

A 95 year old female with Alzheimer’s Disease and end-stage lung cancer is placed on end-of-life care.

A 95 year old female with Alzheimer’s Disease and end-stage lung cancer is placed on end-of-life care. Her symptoms are being well managed and she appears comfortable however she has excessive respiratory secretions.

Select the single, most appropriate management option which will help with this patient’s symptoms.