The nurse working with older patients knows that which of the following items are important to most older adults as they approach the end of life? (Select all that apply.)
a. Pain and symptom control
b. Having funeral arrangements
c. Leaving money to children
d. Personal cleanliness
e. Being at peace with God
A, B, D, E
The main interests of patients nearing the end of life are pain and symptom control, financial and health decision planning, funeral arrangements, being at peace with God, maintaining dignity and cleanliness, and saying goodbye.
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