Which of the Following Is the Primary Concern of the Nurse

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary concern of the nurse in providing care to a dying patient?

• A) Promoting optimism in the patient and being a source of encouragement
• B) Intervening in the patient's activities of daily living to allow the patient to focus on his or her emotional state
• C) Allowing the patient to be alone and expecting isolation on the part of the dying person
• D) Selecting interventions designed to maintain the patient's dignity and self-esteem

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