The Nurse Is Caring for a Terminally Ill Client Who

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a terminally ill client who recently immigrated to the United States.To provide quality end-of-life care,the nurse must initially:

• A) Make every effort to involve the client and his family in the end-of-life care
• B) Understand the client's personal and cultural views regarding death and dying
• C) Arrange for end-of-life care to be provided by personnel familiar with the client's culture
• D) Share the client's concerns regarding the dying process with his interdisciplinary care team

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Definitions:

Maintenance-Related

Pertaining to the activities, strategies, and practices involved in preserving and keeping equipment, systems, or infrastructure in optimal working condition.

Conflict

A disagreement or argument between parties due to differing opinions, values, or interests.

Reduce Tension

Involves actions or strategies aimed at lowering anxiety, stress, or conflict in a situation or environment.

Facilitator

An individual who aids a group in learning or achieving its goals by guiding discussions and processes without directing the outcome.