Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
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The nurse is providing end-of-life care for a client. The client's spouse is crying and asks the nurse, 'Will you please stay with us?' Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Offering to stay briefly provides immediate comfort while balancing duties. Delaying , delegating to others , or involving a chaplain may not address the spouse's immediate emotional needs.