As Death Approaches,a Patient with AIDS Says,"I Do Not Have

question 25

Multiple Choice

As death approaches,a patient with AIDS says,"I do not have enough energy for many visitors anymore,and I am embarrassed about how I look.I only want to see my parents and sister." What action should the nurse take?

• A) Support the patient to share the request with the parents and sister.Suggest that they inform the patient's friends of the request.
• B) Encourage the patient to reconsider this decision.Interested and caring friends can be sources of support.
• C) Suggest that the patient discuss these wishes with the health care provider.
• D) Place a "No Visitors" sign on the patient's door.

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