Question of the Week – March 1, 2023

Rationale:

Answer: 4

Rationale: Maintaining effective and open communication among family members affected by death and grief is important to facilitate decision making and effective coping. The nurse maintains and enhances communication and preserves the family’s sense of self-direction and control effectively by answering questions clearly and providing information and resources for decision making as requested by the family. Isolating the family from the client by limiting time in the client’s room is inappropriate. The nurse should not provide education about coping mechanisms for family members to use because coping mechanisms directed by the nurse are unlikely to be as effective as the methods that the individuals choose for themselves. Identifying spiritual measures that work best for the dying client generalizes and does not reflect individualized care.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying

Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

Integrated Process: Caring

Content Area: Developmental Stages: End- of-Life Care

Health Problem: Mental Health: Coping