You are caring for a terminally ill patient. Your first responsibility is to
A)
help make the patient as comfortable as possible.
B)
determine if the patient is dead.
C)
assist in meeting the emotional needs of the patient.
D)
assist in meeting the emotional needs of the family.
Answer:
A
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