Introduction to End-of-Life Care and Palliative Care
Introduction to End-of-Life Care and Palliative Care ( 5 Questions)
A client who has end-stage renal disease decides to discontinue dialysis and receive hospice care at home. The client's family members are having difficulty accepting the client's decision and ask the nurse to convince the client to change their mind.
What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Is incorrect because it may sound dismissive or insensitive to the family members' feelings and concerns.
Is incorrect because it may sound coercive or judgmental of the client's decision.
Is incorrect because it may sound biased or disrespectful of the client's decision.
D) is the correct answer because it respects the client's autonomy and right to make informed decisions, while also offering support and education for the family members.
D) is the correct answer because it respects the client's autonomy and right to make informed decisions, while also offering support and education for the family members.
A) is incorrect because it may sound dismissive or insensitive to the family members' feelings and concerns.
B) is incorrect because it may sound coercive or judgmental of the client's decision.
C) is incorrect because it may sound biased or disrespectful of the client's decision.