A 76-Year-Old Client Is Recovering from a Mild Cerebral Vascular

question 6

Multiple Choice

A 76-year-old client is recovering from a mild cerebral vascular accident (stroke) .The home care nurse notes that he is talking about updating his will and planning funeral arrangements with his partner.Which of the following responses is most appropriate for the nurse to make?

• A)"You seem to be very preoccupied with dying."
• B)"Is there anything I can do to help you?"
• C)"Are you worried about dying before you get your affairs in order?"
• D)"Let's focus on how you are recovering rather than on your dying."

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