The spouse of a person remaining at home during a terminal illness is concerned because the dying client does not want to eat. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "If he says he is not hungry, let him know that food is available when he wants it but don't insist that he eat."
B. "A feeding tube can be placed in the nose to provide important nutrients."
C. "Force him to eat even if he doesn't feel hungry, or he will die sooner."
D. "He is getting all the nutrients he needs from his IV."
A
Often, as death approaches, metabolic needs decrease and clients do not feel the sensation of hunger. Forcing them to eat frustrates the client and the family. When family members under-stand that the client is not suffering from hunger and is not "starving to death," they may allow the client to determine when, what, or if to eat.
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