Which nursing intervention is MOST important to support the client during life-threatening illness?
a. provide contact with similar clients
b. educate the client
c. communicate caring
d. collaborate with health care team members
C
It is most important to communicate caring in supporting a client during a life-threatening illness. During such times, it is not unusual for clients to experience feelings of fear, despair, and hopelessness, in addition to their physical symptoms. While the other interventions listed are important, one must always remember that caring is the core of all nursing practice.
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