A patient in hospice care asks the nurse to contact an estranged son and inform him of the patient's impending death. Which response to the patient's request is most appropriate?
1. Refuse because the son might not be interested.
2. Contact the son because he has an obligation to his dying parent.
3. Refuse because contacting the son is not part of the nurse's responsibilities.
4. Contact the son and attempt to assist the patient with end-of-life tasks.
Answer: 4
Explanation: Nursing care for patients at the end of life should address the patient's need to complete life tasks. The nurse cannot evaluate the son's interest or obligations.
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