Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently admitted to hospice care and tells the nurse, "I am going to die and my family is hoping for a cure. I am mad that they behave like everything will be fine." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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Correct Answer:
"You are feeling angry that your family continues to wish for a cure?"
Rationale:
💎 This response uses therapeutic communication by reflecting the client’s feelings, which validates their emotions and encourages further expression.
💎 It shows empathy and understanding without judgment, helping the client feel heard during a difficult stage of their illness.
💎 Responses that sound judgmental, dismissive, or redirective (like suggesting they have “given up” or pushing them to talk about anger prematurely) do not promote open communication.
💎 The nurse’s role in hospice care is to provide emotional support, comfort, and presence, allowing the client to share fears and frustrations.
💎 This approach helps the nurse explore the patient’s emotional and psychosocial needs while building trust.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
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