A nurse is caring for a dying patient. One of the nurse's goals is to promote dignity and validation of the dying person's life. Which action will the nurse take to best achieve this goal?
a. Take pictures of visitors.
b. Provide quiet visiting time.
c. Call the organ donation coordinator.
d. Listen to family stories about the person.
ANS: D
Listening to family members' stories validates the importance of the dying individual's life and reinforces the dignity of the person's life. Taking pictures of visitors does not address the value of a person's life. Calling organ donation and providing private visiting time are components of the dying process, but they do not validate a dying person's life.
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