While caring for a client who is approaching death, the nurse notices the client's facial expression of extreme sadness. What should the nurse do?

While caring for a client who is approaching death, the nurse notices the client's facial expression of extreme sadness. What should the nurse do?


1. Leave the client alone.

2. Provide physical care to increase comfort.

3. Acknowledge the client's expression and ask whether the client would like to talk about her feelings.

4. Offer to provide pain medication.



Answer: 3. Acknowledge the client's expression and ask whether the client would like to talk about her feelings.


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