What Should the Nurse Allow the Family to Do When

question 26

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse allow the family to do when trying to meet the family's need to be helpful to a dying patient? Select all that apply.

• A) Reposition the patient.
• B) Activate the patient-controlled analgesia if the patient grimaces or has pain.
• C) Talk or read to the patient to show that they are present in the room.
• D) Moisten the patient's lips and mouth.
• E) Comfort or soothe the patient through touch or speech.

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