A nurse is caring for a terminally ill client whose death is imminent. The nurse has developed a close relationship with the family. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention?
A) Encourage family discussions of feelings.
B) Make decisions for the family in difficult situations.
C) Remain with the family but maintain silence.
D) Tell the family to leave the client alone.
A
Feedback:
The nurse should facilitate open and effective communication among those threatened by the loss of a family member. The nurse should abstain from making decisions on the family's behalf. Inappropriate silence may generate anxiety in the family members, so the nurse should not remain silent. It is inappropriate to tell the family to leave the client alone when death is imminent.
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