You Are Caring for a Terminally Ill Client

question 3

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a terminally ill client.Your first responsibility is to:

• A)help make the client as comfortable as possible.
• B)determine if the client is dead.
• C)assist in meeting the emotional needs of the client.
• D)assist in meeting the emotional needs of the family.

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Definitions:

Emotional Intelligence

The aptitude for grasping, overseeing, and expressing personal emotions, in addition to maneuvering through interpersonal dynamics with care and understanding.

Critical Thinking

The intellectual discipline of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to make reasoned judgments.

Conceptual Skill

The ability to understand complex situations and devise strategic solutions, critical for high-level planning and decision-making.

Organization

A structured group of people who come together to achieve common goals through a coordinated effort.