As the moment of death approaches, which of the following does the nurse encourage the family to do?
A) Have the family sit in front of the client so they can be seen.
B) Rub the client's hand and arm to comfort the client.
C) Speak to the client in a calm and soothing voice.
D) Lie next to the client and hold the client.
C
Feedback:
Sight and touch diminish as the client approaches death; however, hearing tends to remain intact. Speaking to the client calmly is most appropriate.
You might also like to view...
The __________ model views clients holistically with the goal of creating a support system designed to encourage independence in the client with a mental health disorder
a. Community support systems b. Case management c. Multidisciplinary health care team d. Client population
When choosing nutrients that provide the most concentrated sources of energy in the diet, the client should select:
a. carbohydrates c. proteins b. fats d. vitamins
The nurse practitioner is examining the hands of a 55-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis and notes bilateral spindle shaped deformities on the middle interphalangeal joints. These are known as
A. Haygarth's nodes B. Heberden's nodes C. Bouchard's nodes D. Benediction hands
The client's son tells the nurse that his mother is unable to learn about new medications because of her older age. Which does the nurse include in family teaching?
1. Older clients lack the motivation to learn. 2. Older clients can learn if one speaks loudly. 3. Visual aids are not helpful for older adults. 4. Ability to learn remains intact despite aging.