The client is newly diagnosed as having a terminal disease and asks, "I'm going to die soon, aren't I?" What are the most appropriate statements by the nurse? Select all that apply
A) "You should ask your health care provider that question."
B) "What have you been told by your health care provider?"
C) "How do you feel about that?"
D) "This is something I am not comfortable discussing."
E) "No, you are not actively dying."
Ans: B, C
The questions "What have you been told?" and "How do you feel about that?" encourage the client to discuss what he does know and his feelings. The nurse needs to be comfortable about discussing issues related to dying with the client. Referring the question to the health care provider is considered passing the buck. The statement, "No, you are not actively dying" is closing the conversation and lying to the client.
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