A male client with terminal pancreatic cancer is aware that he's dying. The family members are unable to confront the situation. Based on this information, which suggestion should the nurse offer the family?
A) Appear cheerful before the client.
B) Talk honesty and clearly about death.
C) Provide hope and encouragement.
D) Discuss future plans for the client.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should advise the family to talk to the client honestly and clearly about death. It would not be right for the family to appear cheerful before the client because it may confuse him. If the family provides hope and encouragement or discusses future plans; the client would be misled into believing of recovering soon.
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