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The Family of an Older Patient with a Terminal Illness

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The family of an older patient with a terminal illness has been aware of the patient's pending death and is present when the patient dies. The family's reaction to the patient's death was very emotional and demonstrated a state of disbelief. How should the nurse interpret this family's behavior?


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Presence

The state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing.

Knowledge Management

The process of creating, sharing, using, and managing the knowledge and information of an organization.

Disseminating

The act of spreading information, ideas, or products widely to ensure they reach a broad audience.

General Public

The broad population or society at large, often referred to in the context of public opinion or the target audience for mass media.

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