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The Family of a Dying Patient Is Distressed That Their

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The family of a dying patient is distressed that their loved one does not want to eat or drink and is constantly asking the patient to eat or drink something.What response by the nurse is best?


A) Tell the family they shouldn't try to force food and fluid on the patient.
B) Tell the family that it's the patient's right to refuse food and fluids.
C) Explain to the family that loss of interest in food and fluid is normal at the end of life.
D) Explain to the family that blood flow to the intestines decreases and eating is not desired.

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