A Patient Is Very near the End of Life

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is very near the end of life. Which nursing interventions are indicated to assist the family during their grieving process?. Select all that apply.

• A) Teach the family about the normal events that occur just prior to death.
• B) Remove as much monitoring equipment from the patient and the room as is possible.
• C) Support the family's use of cultural and religious customs.
• D) Avoid using harsh terms such as "death" or "dying" when describing the situation.
• E) Limit the number of people at the bedside to no more than two or three.

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