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Question 2 • Nursing Assistant - EL3610

The main principles of caring for dying patients are

Answer

providing medications that reduce pain; helping patients use the restroom; and providing support for anxiety, depression, and other emotional needs.

recognizing decreased kidney function, and difficulty breathing, and loss of speech, vision, and hearing.

providing physical comfort, addressing psychological and emotional needs, and being respectful of spiritual needs.

giving spiritual advice, contacting and providing support for family members, and encouraging patients to do what they can for themselves.

Explanation

Care for a dying patient focuses on the whole person: easing physical discomfort, supporting psychological and emotional well-being, and respecting spiritual needs. Choice C includes all three main areas. The other choices mention some helpful tasks or symptoms, but do not cover this full approach.

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