The nurse at the hospice center is caring for a terminally ill client. What psychosocial intervention by the nurse provides support to the client and family?
1. Encouraging reminiscence
2. Explanation of the impending loss
3. Avoiding discussion about spirituality
4. Refraining from discussing physical signs of death
Answer : 1. Encouraging reminiscence
The nurse should encourage reminiscence for both the patient and family to provide the ability to attain perspective and enhance meaning. The nurse should not try to explain the impending loss to the family; it may not be acceptable. The nurse should teach about the physical signs of death to the family and should promote spirituality, if the patient and family are receptive, and be culturally sensitive.
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