Question # 39

A patient who is terminally ill expresses a desire to die at home but is currently hospitalized. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take?

Options:

A.

Respect the patient’s wishes and initiate discharge planning for hospice care at home

B.

Inform the patient that they must stay in the hospital to receive proper care

C.

Discuss the family’s opinion about the patient’s wish to die at home

D.

Encourage the patient to focus on their treatment and not worry about where they die

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