A dying client's family members are spending time with the client. What instruction is best to give to family members regarding noise in the client's room?
a. "Remember that she cannot hear you."
b. "Try to get her to talk or respond to you."
c. "Avoid making any noise when you are with her."
d. "Talk in your normal speaking voice."
D
The sense of hearing may remain intact, even when it appears that the client is totally unrespon-sive to any sort of stimuli. The family member should speak to the client as if she were fully aware.
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