Question

a terminally ill client is visited frequently by the spouse and teenage children. which nursing interventions would the clients plan of care include? foster self-care by the client whenever possible. plan care to be completed at one time followed by a long rest. teach family members how to assist with the clients basic care. limit visiting to evening hours before the client goes to sleep.

Explanation:

• Fostering self - care for a terminally ill client may not be feasible depending on their condition.
• Planning care to be completed at one time may exhaust the client.
• Limiting visiting to evening hours is not appropriate as the client may need family support throughout the day.
• Teaching family members how to assist with basic care helps them feel involved and can provide support to the client.

Answer:

Teach family members how to assist with the client's basic care.