A newly admitted hospice client tells the nurse "I am dying, but I am still living. I want to be in
control as long as I possibly can be.". A reply that indicates the nurse was actively listening is
a. "Our staff will do the best they can to make you feel comfortable.".
b. "Most people do not know what to do to help. Try not to be hard on them.".
c. "You want people to stop focusing exclusively on your weaknesses.".
d. "Your mind and spirit are healthy, although your body is weak.".
D
The client is asking for acknowledgment that he is not totally sick, that even in his terminal state he
has strengths and capabilities. Option D provides that acknowledgment. The other responses are
tangential.
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