Question

a nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is dying. which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to include the client’s family in the plan of care? (select all that apply.) keep the family updated about the client’s status. suggest that family members return home at night to allow the client to rest. encourage the family to comb the client’s hair. tell the client’s family what to expect as the client’s death nears. ask the family to encourage the client to eat.

Explanation:

• Keep the family updated about the client’s status: This is appropriate as families need information about their loved one’s condition.
• Suggest that family members return home at night to allow the client to rest: This is not a good intervention as families may want to be with the client, and the client’s rest can be managed without sending family away.
• Encourage the family to comb the client’s hair: This is a way to involve the family in care, promoting bonding and comfort.
• Tell the client’s family what to expect as the client’s death nears: Preparing the family for the dying process is important for their emotional well - being.
• Ask the family to encourage the client to eat: As a client is dying, their nutritional needs change, and forcing or encouraging eating may not be appropriate and can cause discomfort.

Answer:

A. Keep the family updated about the client’s status, C. Encourage the family to comb the client’s hair, D. Tell the client’s family what to expect as the client’s death nears