The Nurse Has Been Caring for a Terminally Ill Client

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse has been caring for a terminally ill client for the past 10 months. The nurse and the family are present when the client dies and feels saddened and tearful as the family members begin to cry. Which of the following actions should the nurse takeatthis time?

• A)Contact a grief counsellor as soon as possible.
• B)Cry along with the client's family members.
• C)Leave the home as quickly as possible to allow the family to grieve privately.
• D)Consider whether working in hospice is desirable since client losses are common.

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