Once a Dying Person States That He or She Has

question 36

Multiple Choice

Once a dying person states that he or she has accepted the fact that he or she is dying, the role of the helper

• A) ceases-because acceptance has been reached
• B) becomes passive and awaits death
• C) continues to involve active listening
• D) all of these
• E) none of these

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