A patient is very near the end of life. Which nursing interventions are indicated to assist the family during their grieving process? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Teach the family about the normal events that occur just prior to death.
2. Remove as much monitoring equipment from the patient and the room as is possible.
3. Support the family's use of cultural and religious customs.
4. Avoid using harsh terms such as "death" or "dying" when describing the situation.
5. Limit the number of people at the bedside to no more than two or three.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: One source of anxiety for the family is their inexperience with the dying process. The family that is prepared for the experience is generally better able to cope with being present at the time of their loved one's death.
Rationale 2: The nurse should evaluate whether monitoring equipment is serving a valid purpose as the patient is dying. If it is not, it should be removed from the patient and the room if possible.
Rationale 3: Assessment of and support for these customs will facilitate the family's grieving process.
Rationale 4: Clear words such as "death" or "dying" should be used to facilitate understanding. Euphemisms should be avoided.
Rationale 5: The nurse should allow as many people as are desired and can be accommodated.
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