Your patient is dying. The family's psychosocial needs during the dying process need to be addressed. What is a cause of many patient care dilemmas at the end-of-life?
A) Poor communication
B) Denial of imminent death
C) Limited visitation
D) Short, frequent visitation without participation in patient care
Ans: A
Feedback: Many dilemmas in patient care at the end of life are related to poor communication
between team members and the patient and family, as well as to failure of team members to communicate with each other effectively. Regardless of the care setting, the nurse can ensure a proactive approach to the psychosocial care of the patient and family. Denial of death may be a response to the situation but is not classified as a need. Visitation should accommodate wishes of the family member as long as patient care is not compromised. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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