An 84-year-old client with oxygen-dependent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is admitted with an exacerbation and steady weight loss. The client has been in the hospital 4 times over the last several months and is "tired of being poked and prodded." Which topic would be most important for the nurse to discuss with this client's health care team?
a. Need for discharge to a skilled nursing facility
b. Nutritional consult with instructions on a high-calorie diet
c. Option of palliative care
d. Physical therapy prescription to promote activity
Ans: c. Option of palliative care
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