A Patient in the ICU Is Seriously Ill Following Surgery

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient in the ICU is seriously ill following surgery for a ruptured gallbladder.Palliative care is being considered.Which statements,made by family members,would the nurse evaluate as potential barriers to providing palliative care? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)"I know she is really sick,but modern medicine can work miracles."
• B)"I am so concerned that she is in pain."
• C)"I just know the new antibiotic will turn her around."
• D)"I think we should consider transferring her to a bigger hospital."
• E)"She isn't eating enough."

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