How Might the Quality of Life for a Terminally Ill

question 9

Multiple Choice

How might the quality of life for a terminally ill child and his family be enhanced by nurses?

• A) Tell the family what is best.
• B) Leave the family alone to deal with their tragedy.
• C) Remain objective and uninvolved with family grieving.
• D) Advocate for and implement pain and symptom relief measures.

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Definitions:

Flow

A mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment.

External Rewards

Incentives provided by external factors, such as money, praise, or trophies, which motivate behavior.

Focused Concentration

The mental effort directed toward a single task or subject, eliminating distractions to achieve a heightened state of awareness and productivity.

Csikszentmihalyi

A psychologist known for his work on the concept of "flow," a state of intense absorption and enjoyment in what one does.