Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
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You are working as a National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses certified hospice and palliative care nurse who is caring for your clients in their home. Which of the following nursing diagnoses or client goal would be the most likely appropriate and expected for the vast majority of these clients?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Accepting impending death is a common and appropriate goal for hospice clients, as it aligns with the focus of palliative care on achieving peace and closure at the end of life.