A Terminally Ill Patient Says, "I Know I'm Not Going

question 12

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient says, "I know I'm not going to get well, but still." and the patient's voice trails off. Which response by the nurse is therapeutic?

• A) "What do you hope for?"
• B) "No, you're not going to get well."
• C) "Do you have questions about what is happening?"
• D) "I'm happy you are being realistic about your future."

Clarify the concept and examples of evaluative measures in nursing.

Define and illustrate nursing-sensitive outcomes and their relevance in measuring the impact of nursing interventions.

Determine the characteristics and indicators of successful patient outcomes in relation to specific nursing diagnoses.

Understand the importance of accurate and comprehensive documentation in patient care.

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Definitions:

APC

The average propensity to consume, which is the ratio of consumption spending to disposable income.

Dissaving

Occurs when individuals withdraw funds from their savings, often due to expenditures exceeding income during a specific period.

Autonomous Consumption

The level of consumption that occurs when income is zero; it is the base level of spending that must occur even if an individual has no income.

Total Consumption

The aggregate amount of goods and services consumed by individuals or entities within a particular economy.