A Patient in the ICU Is Seriously Ill Following Surgery

A patient in the ICU is seriously ill following surgery for a ruptured gallbladder.Palliative care is being considered.Which statements,made by family members,would the nurse evaluate as potential barriers to providing palliative care? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

A) "I know she is really sick,but modern medicine can work miracles."
B) "I am so concerned that she is in pain."
C) "I just know the new antibiotic will turn her around."
D) "I think we should consider transferring her to a bigger hospital."
E) "She isn't eating enough."