How can the nurse best demonstrate caring to family members of a terminally ill client?
a. The nurse provides the family with the proposed plan of care.
b. The nurse explains all procedures before they are executed.
c. The nurse explores with the family how they see their role in caring for the client.
d. The nurse suggests to the family appropriate support systems.
C
Ensuring the client's well-being and helping the family to become active participants are critical for family members.
The family should participate in the planning of the proposed plan of care.
Explaining all procedures before they are executed does not necessarily demonstrate caring.
Suggesting appropriate support systems does not necessarily demonstrate caring.
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