A patient has been admitted to critical care for management of exacerbation of a chronic illness. During this admission, the patient's condition deteriorates and death is deemed imminent
A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order has been written and agreed to by the family. Considering the principles of palliative care, what is the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Transfer the patient to the step-down unit since DNR patients are not eligible for critical care.
B) Encourage the family to reduce their visits so that they will not have to witness the patient's deterioration.
C) Assess the patient and family for specific spiritual needs at this phase of life and death.
D) Discontinue all supportive care to hasten the inevitable death of the patient and reduce costs.
C
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