23rd February 2024

An 83 year old male with terminal bowel cancer is placed on end-of-life care.

An 83 year old male with terminal bowel cancer is placed on end-of-life care. His pain and nausea have been well controlled however he appears to be becoming increasingly agitated. He has a history of Type 2 Diabetes and Parkinson’s Disease. He has a moderate allergic reaction to penicillin.

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