Which Is an Inappropriate Intervention for Communicating with Terminally Ill

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which is an inappropriate intervention for communicating with terminally ill patients?

• A) Allowing the patient to lead discussions about the future
• B) Offering automatic responses and trite reassurances
• C) Respecting the individual's pattern of communication
• D) Maintaining a sense of calm

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