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Communication and Advance Care Planning ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and is receiving palliative care at home. The client's spouse tells the nurse that they do not want to discuss advance directives with the client because they are afraid of upsetting them.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
It does not respect the client's autonomy or right to make informed decisions about their own care.
The nurse should encourage the spouse to communicate with the client about their preferences for end-of-life care, and express their love and support. This can help the client feel more comfortable and respected, and reduce the risk of conflicts or regrets later on.
It may delay or prevent important conversations that need to happen before the client's condition worsens.
It violates the client's legal and ethical rights, and may cause resentment or anger from the client.
The nurse should encourage the spouse to communicate with the client about their preferences for end-of-life care, and express their love and support. This can help the client feel more comfortable and respected, and reduce the risk of conflicts or regrets later on.
Answer A is incorrect because it does not respect the client's autonomy or right to make informed decisions about their own care.
Answer C is incorrect because it may delay or prevent important conversations that need to happen before the client's condition worsens.
Answer D is incorrect because it violates the client's legal and ethical rights, and may cause resentment or anger from the client.