A nurse is taking care of a client in the depression stage of dying. Based on this information, what suggestion for helping the individual cope does the nurse need to make sure is present in the nursing care plan?
A) Allow the person to rest.
B) Encourage family support.
C) Try to assist in client's wishes.
D) Provide physical care.
A
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A good suggestion to help a person cope in the depression stage of dying is allowing the client to rest. Encouraging family support and trying to assist in client's wishes are appropriate suggestions for helping the person cope in the bargaining stage of dying. Providing physical care is an appropriate suggestion for the acceptance stage of dying.
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