The most important aspect of providing compassionate nursing care to a dying patient is to offer support by:
A. Assuring him that there is an afterlife
B. Relating to her fear of death and by alleviating pain and suffering
C. Calling friends and family with frequent updates on the patient's health status
D. Administering medications that provide heavy sedation
Answer: B. Relating to her fear of death and by alleviating pain and suffering
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