The father of a family was told he had metastatic pancreatic cancer too advanced for any treatment. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention for the nurse?
a. Assisting the family in finding a physician who can offer hope and possible treatment
b. Helping the family deal with anxiety and uncertainty
c. Sharing information about hospice and family needs at the end of life
d. Trying to help the family find meaning in their situation
Question 2
After a family and a nurse discussed the family needs, they began to discuss what each member of the family might be willing to contribute. Which of the following would be the most important variable in determining the probable success of the plan?
a. What is involved in the plan
b. When the plan is scheduled to be implemented
c. Where the plan will be implemented
d. Who agreed to implementing the plan
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