How should a nurse respond when a patient asks if he or she is going to die?
a. Avoid the question by leaving the room.
b. Defer the question to the physician.
c. Answer honestly and sensitively with information that is understandable and in simple terms.
d. Speak with the family first before answering the patient.
C
During this time of elevated stress, the nurse may have to refocus the patient or family to help concentrate efforts on coping with the present instead of dwelling on possibilities of the future. Not addressing these immediate concerns could result in further anxiety, affect their ability to cope, and prevent open and honest communication.
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