ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN ( 78 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client in hospice care who is dying. The client's partner expresses concern that the client is sleeping more than in the previous week. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
reason: This is not an appropriate response because it implies that the nurse does not acknowledge or validate the partner's feelings. The nurse should provide emotional support and education to the partner about the normal changes that occur at the end of life.
reason: This is not an appropriate response because it may cause more distress and fatigue to the client and the partner. The nurse should respect the client's need for rest and allow them to sleep as much as they want.
reason: This is not an appropriate response because it may interfere with the client's comfort and quality of life. The nurse should avoid unnecessary interventions and medications that may have adverse effects or cause more harm than benefit.
reason: This is the correct answer because it shows empathy and compassion to the partner and the client. The nurse should encourage the partner to spend time with the client and offer nonverbal communication such as holding hands, stroking hair, or playing soft music.
Choice A reason: This is not an appropriate response because it implies that the nurse does not acknowledge or validate the partner's feelings. The nurse should provide emotional support and education to the partner about the normal changes that occur at the end of life.
Choice B reason: This is not an appropriate response because it may cause more distress and fatigue to the client and the partner. The nurse should respect the client's need for rest and allow them to sleep as much as they want.
Choice C reason: This is not an appropriate response because it may interfere with the client's comfort and quality of life. The nurse should avoid unnecessary interventions and medications that may have adverse effects or cause more harm than benefit.
Choice D reason: This is the correct answer because it shows empathy and compassion to the partner and the client. The nurse should encourage the partner to spend time with the client and offer nonverbal communication such as holding hands, stroking hair, or playing soft music.