The nurse is identifying approaches so that a terminally ill patient experiences a "good death." Which strategies should the nurse select to meet this goal? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dying that is not prolonged
b. Adequate pain and symptom management
c. A conclusion to relationships with loved ones
d. Allowing loved ones to make end-of-life decisions
e. Minimal financial and emotional burdens on family members
f. Using remaining time to strengthen relationships with loved ones
ANS: A, B, E, F
Characteristics of a good death include avoiding unnecessary life-sustaining treatment and prolonging the dying process, adequate pain and symptom management, reducing the emotional and financial burden on their families, and using the remaining time to strengthen relationships with loved ones. C. Death is not a conclusion to relationships with loved ones. D. A good death means that the patient has the ability to make their own decisions.
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