A patient dying of heart failure has changed his choice about his end-of-life treatment measures several times. He says, "I just can't make up my mind about it." Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?
a. Deficient Knowledge
b. Spiritual Distress
c. Decisional Conflict
d. Death Anxiety
C
This patient is experiencing Decisional Conflict related to his end-of-life treatment measures. Deficient Knowledge, Spiritual Distress, or Death Anxiety may be the etiology of his changing decisions, but his indecision about his treatment option clearly identifies his Decisional Conflict.
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A) reassuring the client that everything will be OK. B) ignoring the client's anxiety since it is common knowledge that transferring between settings is stressful. C) establishing rapport and indicating sincere concern. D) explaining procedures only to the client because he is the recipient of care.
Which structure prepares undigested substances for elimination from the body?
A. pancreas B. small intestine C. stomach D. large intestine