A Terminally Ill Patient Says That the Only Thing He

question 21

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient says that the only thing he fears about dying is the pain. The nurse, following the International Council of Nurses Code for Nurses, would plan which of the following for the patient?

• A)measures to alleviate suffering
• B)modified activities of daily living
• C)enforcement of strict bed rest
• D)dietary interventions to maximize strength

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