A nurse is providing education to a client who is considering hospice care for end-of-life care. Which statement by the nurse is accurate?

The nurse should acknowledge the client's feelings and use open-ended questions to explore their faith and how it has changed. This can help the client to express their doubts, fears, or anger, and to find meaning and hope in their situation.

Incorrect options:

B) "Don't say that. God loves you and has a plan for you. You just need to trust Him." - This is a response that may reflect the nurse's own beliefs, but it does not respect the client's feelings or perspective. It may also make the client feel guilty, judged, or misunderstood.

C) "Maybe you should try to pray more or read some inspirational books. They might help you feel better." - This is a response that may suggest some possible sources of comfort or guidance, but it does not address the client's feelings or concerns. It may also imply that the client is not doing enough to maintain their faith or that their faith is the cause of their distress.

D) "I can see that this is very hard for you. Would you like me to contact a chaplain or a spiritual leader for you?" - This is a response that may offer some professional support, but it does not explore the client's faith or how it has changed. It may also be premature or unwanted by the client without assessing their readiness or preference for spiritual assistance.

Hospice care is a type of palliative care that provides comprehensive services to meet the needs of clients who are terminally ill and have a life expectancy of six months or less. Hospice care aims to improve the quality of life of clients and their families by providing pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, bereavement counseling, and other services.

Incorrect options:

A) "Hospice care focuses on curing your disease and prolonging your life as much as possible." - This is an inaccurate statement, as hospice care does not focus on curing the disease or prolonging life, but rather on enhancing comfort and dignity.

C) "Hospice care requires that you give up all other treatments and medications for your condition." - This is an inaccurate statement, as hospice care does not require that clients give up all other treatments or medications, but rather that they accept that their condition is incurable and that they do not seek aggressive or futile interventions.

D) "Hospice care can only be provided in a hospital or a nursing home setting." - This is an inaccurate statement, as hospice care can be provided in various settings, including the client's home, a hospice facility, an assisted living facility, or a hospital.