A child who is dying becomes restless and fidgety, then becomes calm and peaceful. The caregivers feel hopeful that the child seems "better
" Of the following statements made by the nurse, which would be the best for the nurse to tell the caregivers about this pattern?
A) "This pattern is part of dying; the child's death is imminent."
B) "This pattern is not unusual in a dying child and might happen over and over again."
C) "This pattern suggests that the child is feeling more comfortable and has less distress from the illness."
D) "This pattern is consistent with medication cycles. The fidgeting is caused by pain, and the calmness is a sign that the pain has been controlled with medicine."
A
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