A Patient Who Nearing the End of Life Is Irritable

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient who nearing the end of life is irritable and uncomfortable in bed. Which actions should the nurse take to make the patient more comfortable?

• A) Raise the head of the bed.
• B) Apply bed pads over the linens.
• C) Gently massage the extremities.
• D) Reduce the amount of pain medication.
• E) Use a draw sheet to turn the patient.

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Definitions:

Client-Centered Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes providing a supportive emotional environment for self-discovery and growth.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the client-centered therapy and made significant contributions to the development of humanistic psychology.

Development

The process of growth and change that a person undergoes, which can be physical, cognitive, or emotional.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person from their perspective.