Which actions by a nurse contribute to protecting the rights of patients who are terminally ill? Select all that apply
a. Maintain hope for a positive prognosis.
b. Hug the patient when sadness is expressed.
c. Offer choices that promote personal control.
d. Provide interventions that convey respect.
e. Support the patient's quest for spiritual growth.
ANS: C, D, E
The answers support the rights of the individual who is dying. Touch should be nurturing but may leave the patient uncomfortable and confused if inappropriate. Acting on false information robs a patient of the opportunity for honest dialog and places barriers to achieving end-of-life developmental opportunities.
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