The Family Member of a Client Who Is Dying Tells

question 7

Multiple Choice

The family member of a client who is dying tells the nurse, "Mother doesn't really respond any more when I visit. I don't think she knows that I am here." Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A)"You may need to cut back your visits for now to avoid overtiring your mother."
• B)"Withdrawal may sometimes be a normal response when preparing to leave life."
• C)"It will be important for you to stimulate your mother as she gets closer to dying."
• D)"Many clients don't really know what is going on around them at the end of life."