A patient is approaching the end of life. When planning care, which nursing intervention has the highest priority?
1. pain management
2. nutrition
3. personal hygiene
4. monitoring vital signs for changes
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Rationale: The patient approaching the end of life must have their pain controlled. The nutritional needs and personal hygiene needs of the dying patient are not the priority. Patients near death often have reduced interest in food intake. Personal hygiene measures may cause additional discomfort to the patient. The vital signs will not change the patient's course of care and are not of the highest priority.
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