A Patient Who Is Terminally Ill Expresses a Wish to "Hurry

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient who is terminally ill expresses a wish to "hurry up and end it all." In exploring reasons for this wish,which should the nurse assess first?

• A) Guilt and fatigue
• B) Pain and depression
• C) Self-esteem and hope
• D) Competency and pain.

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Definitions:

Mercenaries, Fortresses

refers to a defensive strategy in business or warfare, incorporating hired soldiers (mercenaries) and strongholds (fortresses) for protection and control.

Communes

Social groups living together with shared resources and responsibilities, often with a common ideological or lifestyle foundation.

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence the way employees think, feel, and behave in an organization.

"Right Way"

A term that implies a belief in an absolute, most effective method or approach to do something.