What is one of the most important interventions for a nurse to implement when caring for a patient who is terminally ill?
a. Touching and listening to the patient
b. Encouraging the patient to express any regrets
c. Assessing for signs and symptoms of im-pending death
d. Talking to the patient about how other pa-tients have handled the dying process
A
The simple presence of someone provides support and comfort. Neither words nor actions are necessary unless the patient requires something. Holding hands, touching, and listening are qual-ity nursing responses.
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