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.

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