The nurse caring for a client with a terminal illness would plan to put the focus of care on:
1. Encouraging the client to be as active as possible.
2. Encouraging the client to talk with distant relatives.
3. Encouraging the client to share his thoughts and feelings.
4. Encouraging the client to follow the treatment regimen.
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Rationale: When caring for a client who is terminal, the focus of care is placed on learning more about the client so needs and wishes can be met to the greatest degree possible. The client does not need to maintain activity, and only the client can determine if talking with distant relatives is at all important to him. The treatment regimen is usually discontinued once the client is determined to not be responding and is judged terminal.
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