A Resident Is Terminally Ill

question 46

Multiple Choice

A resident is terminally ill.You are giving her a bath.Suddenly,she tells you to stop,that you are hurting her,and that you do not know what you are doing.She is very angry and upset.Which statement is incorrect?

• A)She is in the stage of anger.
• B)You need to leave the room until she calms down.
• C)You must control the urge to let her know that she has upset you.
• D)Her anger is normal and healthy.

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Definitions:

Human Responses

Reactions or actions in response to internal or external stimuli, important in understanding health and disease.

Initial Planning

The first phase in the planning process, involving the setting of goals and formulation of strategies to achieve desired outcomes.

Ongoing Planning

The continuous process of developing, updating, and maintaining plans to meet goals or adapt to changing circumstances.

Discharge Planning

A process used by medical professionals to prepare a patient for their return home or transfer to another care facility after hospitalization.