When caring for a terminally ill client, the nurse must also assess th

When caring for a terminally ill client, the nurse must also assess the family, because the primary benefit will be:

1. Effective use of time and resources in the end-of-life care of the client
2. Appropriate attention to the cultural beliefs and expectations of the family
3. Added information regarding the care needs and preferences of the client
4. The ability to respond effectively to the family unit during the dying process

ANSWER

ANS: 4
The more you know about your client’s family, how they interact with one another, their strengths, and their weaknesses, the better. Each family approaches and copes with end-of-life decisions differently. While the other responses may be true, they are not the primary benefit.