The father was told he had metastatic pancreatic cancer too advanced for any treatment. What might the nurse do to be helpful to the father and the family?
A. Assist the family in finding a physician who can offer hope and possible treatment.
B. Help the family deal with anxiety and uncertainty about how long the father will live.
C. Share information about hospice and family needs at the end of life.
D. Try to help the family find meaning in their situation.
ANS: D
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