End-of-Life Discussion and Advance Directives · NCLEX Exam

The nurse is preparing to facilitate an end-of-life discussion with a family. The nurse recognises that a meaningful goal of the conversation is to:

  1. Persuade the client to refuse all further treatment
  2. Dictate the plan without input from patient or family
  3. Clarify the patient's values and goals for the care team
  4. Avoid discussing prognosis to limit the client's distress
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Correct answer: Clarify the patient's values and goals for the care team

Clarifying values and goals with the patient and family is a core objective of end-of-life communication and advance-care planning.

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