An Identified Outcome for the Family of the Patient with a Terminal

question 21

Multiple Choice

An identified outcome for the family of the patient with a terminal illness is that family members will be able to provide psychological support to the dying patient.To help the family achieve this outcome,the nurse will develop a teaching plan that will include teaching about which of the following?

• A)Bathing techniques.
• B)Application of oxygen devices.
• C)Recognition of the patient's needs and fears.
• D)Hospice care.

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Definitions:

Severe Anxiety

A heightened state of excessive worry and fear that is intense enough to interfere with daily activities.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A complex psychological condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual, often a result of severe trauma during early childhood.

Conversion Disorder

A mental health condition where psychological stress is converted into physical symptoms that cannot be explained by medical conditions.

Derealization Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by experiencing the world as if it is unreal or detached from oneself.