Which Nursing Interventions Are Appropriate for a Terminally Ill Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which nursing interventions are appropriate for a terminally ill patient who is a devout Jew?

• A) Arrange for a minister to provide the sacrament of anointing of the sick.
• B) Facilitate bedside Sabbath services for the patient and the family members.
• C) Allow the patient's family to maintain a vigil throughout the day and night.
• D) Provide snacks and meals for the patient and family only from sunset until dawn.
• E) Respect the decision of the patient and family not to put the patient on life support.

---

Definitions:

File Type

A designation based on the file format that indicates the nature and characteristics of a file, usually determined by its extension.

Compressed File

A file that has been reduced in size through a data compression algorithm, making it easier and faster to transfer or store.

Zip

A file format that compresses multiple files into one for easier storage or transfer, also the action of compressing files into this format.

Smartphone

A portable device that combines mobile telephone and computing functions.