The nurse is working with the family of a client who is near death. The client is unresponsive, his extremities are cool, and respirations are shallow. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
A) Ask the family to leave the room.
B) Encourage family members to talk to the client.
C) Explain that the client is not aware of their presence.
D) Leave the family alone with the client.
B
Feedback: Encouraging the family to talk to the client will help them with grieving; it can provide an opportunity to say goodbye.
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