Mr. Raymond's family has been sitting at his bedside for hours, watching over his decreased respirations. No one is speaking. Jane, the LPN, talks to the son and
a. Encourages him to go home because this might be a long process
b. Encourages him to talk to his father because hearing is the last sense to go
c. Encourages him to try to feed his father
d. Encourages him to count the respirations to pass the time
B
Research shows that the last sense to leave is hearing. Families should be encouraged to talk to the dying individual. Tell stories, reminisce—whatever they are comfortable with. Responses C and D are incorrect and thoughtless. Response A is a possibility, but it is a risk that the family would need to assess.
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