The hospice nurse provides emotional support to clients in hospice care. Which of the following is the greatest fear of most clients in these programs?
A) Having unbearable pain
B) Losing control of body functions
C) Dying alone
D) Losing control of emotions
C
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The greatest fear of most clients is that they will be left alone to die. Caregivers must be alert to this fear and provide more support as illness progresses. Volunteers can assist by staying with clients so they are not alone. The second greatest fear of most clients is that of having uncontrolled pain. Pain can usually be managed successfully.
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