End of Life Care Study Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
1. The nurse is preparing to care for a dying client and several family members are
at the client's bedside. Which therapeutic techniques should the nurse use when
communicating with the family? Select all that apply.
a. Discourage reminiscing
b. Make the decisions for the family
c. Encourage expression of feelings, concerns, and feels
d. Explain everything that is happening to all family members
e. Touch & hold the client's or family member's hand if appropriate
f. Be honest and let the client and family know that they will not be abandoned by
the nurse - Correct answer-C. Encourage expression of feelings, concerns, and
feels
F. Be honest and let the client and family know that they will not be abandoned by
the nurse
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, 2. The nurse is caring for a client at the end of life. Which gastrointestinal findings
indicate that death is approaching? Select all that apply.
a. Nausea
b. Incontinence
c. Profuse diarrhea
d. Accumulation of gas
e. Abdominal distention - Correct answer-a. nausea
b. incontinence
d.Accumulation of gas
e.Abdominal distention
3. A client has died, and the nurse asks a family member about the funeral
arrangements. The family member refuses to discuss the issue. Which is the
appropriate nursing action?
a. Show acceptance of feelings
b. Provide information needed for decision making
c. Suggest a referral to a mental health professional
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Questions and Answers
1. The nurse is preparing to care for a dying client and several family members are
at the client's bedside. Which therapeutic techniques should the nurse use when
communicating with the family? Select all that apply.
a. Discourage reminiscing
b. Make the decisions for the family
c. Encourage expression of feelings, concerns, and feels
d. Explain everything that is happening to all family members
e. Touch & hold the client's or family member's hand if appropriate
f. Be honest and let the client and family know that they will not be abandoned by
the nurse - Correct answer-C. Encourage expression of feelings, concerns, and
feels
F. Be honest and let the client and family know that they will not be abandoned by
the nurse
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, 2. The nurse is caring for a client at the end of life. Which gastrointestinal findings
indicate that death is approaching? Select all that apply.
a. Nausea
b. Incontinence
c. Profuse diarrhea
d. Accumulation of gas
e. Abdominal distention - Correct answer-a. nausea
b. incontinence
d.Accumulation of gas
e.Abdominal distention
3. A client has died, and the nurse asks a family member about the funeral
arrangements. The family member refuses to discuss the issue. Which is the
appropriate nursing action?
a. Show acceptance of feelings
b. Provide information needed for decision making
c. Suggest a referral to a mental health professional
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