An older patient is near the end of life and the family is concerned that the patient has a pressure ulcer because, in their view, this denotes poor care. What explanation by the nurse is best?
a. "You're right; we will try harder to care for her."
b. "I'm so sorry this is upsetting for you to see."
c. "We are doing the best we can to care for your loved one."
d. "Age-related changes can make it im-possible to prevent ulcers."
D
Age-related changes plus changes associated with the end of life can make preventing pressure ulcers nearly impossible, even with the best care. The nurse gently explains this to the family. The other statements do not give the family factual information.
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