While Providing Morning Care to a Terminally Ill Patient, the Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

While providing morning care to a terminally ill patient, the patient tells the nurse that he would like to return home as soon as possible so that he can die knowing he is in his home, surrounded by his belongings and loved ones. He does not feel comfortable telling the doctor this but knows that the nurse understands. Which of the following does this tell the nurse?

• A) The patient will die during the ride back to his home
• B) The patient is unrealistic
• C) The patient is delusional
• D) The nurse has facilitated effective communication with the patient about his end-of-life wishes

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