Q.45 A patient with a terminal illness tearfully tells the n…
Q.45 A patient with a terminal illness tearfully tells the nurse, “I am so afraid to die. I still have so many things I wanted to do.” Her spouse, sitting nearby, says loudly, “Stop talking like that! You have to be positive and fight this! You are not giving up!” Which is the most therapeutic nursing response?
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Q.43 The nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed a new medication for anxiety. The patient is anxious about taking the medication and refuses the first dose, stating, “I’ll try anything else, but I’m not taking that pill.” What is the most appropriate initial nursing action?
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