A client with terminal cancer expresses anxiety about their impending death, while their family states they feel uncertain about how to provide meaningful support. What intervention by the nurse would BEST address the client’s emotional needs while equipping the family to support them effectively?
Encourage the client to focus on positive memories and achievements from their life.
Teach the family about the physiological stages of death to help them understand what to expect.
Provide the family with information about the grieving process and refer them to counseling services.
Facilitate a family discussion where the client can share their concerns and the family can express their feelings.
Inviting the client and family to participate in a conversation about their feelings and concerns creates an open and supportive environment, allowing both parties to express emotions and strengthen their relationship during this time. This fosters trust, emotional well-being, and alignment with the client's preferences. While providing education on the physical aspects of dying or focusing on grief resources may be valuable, these responses do not immediately address the client's emotional distress or the family's uncertainty in providing support. Asking the client to focus on positive memories may unintentionally dismiss the significance of their current emotions, preventing a holistic response to their anxiety.
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