During a hospice home care visit the caregiver states, "My mom has stopped eating. Should we consider tube feedings?" Based on this conversation with the caregiver, which response by the nurse is appropriate?
1) "I will speak to the doctor about an order for tube feedings."
2) "Did your mom want to have tube feedings?"
3) "A decrease in appetite is normal in the dying process."
4) "A feeding tube is not going to prolong your mom's life."
ANS: 3
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