Author Question: The nurse is caring for a dying patient. The family is present. Which action by the nurse is likely ... (Read 99 times)

khang · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a dying patient. The family is present. Which action by the nurse is likely to be most therapeutic?

a. Encourage the family to leave the bedside for a break.
b. Ask the family to leave while the nurse bathes the patient.
c. Tell the family members that the nurse will give the patient good care.
d. Involve the family members in the patient's care.

Question 2

Which of the following is not included in the nine human response patterns of the NANDA nursing diagnosis taxonomy?

a. valuing c. knowing
b. feeling d. thinking

Christopher · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Family members need to be involved in the care of their dying loved one. Families facing the impending death of a loved one require much support and reassurance from nurses and other caregivers.

Answer to Question 2

D