A client is dying and tells the nurse that she hopes to stay alive until her son returns from overseas in the military in one month. The client wants to see the son's captain insignia on his uniform
What is the best suggestion for helping the client to cope by the nurse? A) Answer questions honestly about the request.
B) Allow the individual to talk to the primary care provider about the realities of the wish.
C) Do not argue with the client about whether the wish is appropriate.
D) Try to assist the client with making the wish a reality.
D
Feedback:
The client is in the bargaining stage of dying. Trying to assist in the client's wishes is the best way to help the person cope at this time. Answering questions honestly, allowing the individual to talk to the primary care provider, and not arguing are appropriate ways to deal with a client in the denial stage of dying.
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