ATI RN
ATI RN Community Health 2023 with NGN Updated Questions
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A hospice nurse is talking with the partner of a client who is near death. The partner states, 'How will I go on without them? I already feel alone.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Answer: A: Express sympathy to the client's partner.
Rationale: Expressing sympathy acknowledges the partner's emotions, validates their feelings, and shows empathy. It helps the partner feel heard and supported during a difficult time. This action focuses on the partner's emotional needs, offering comfort and understanding.
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B: Asking if the partner needs anything is helpful but may not address the emotional distress directly.
C: Hugging without consent may not be appropriate and could make the partner uncomfortable.
D: Reassuring without acknowledging the partner's feelings may come across as dismissive and invalidating.
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