A patient's adult children call the nurse hourly with concerns about their mother's death and end-of-life care. What is the nurse's best response to the family's needs?

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The family is entitled to honest and complete answers to questions; repetition and further explanation, if needed, presented in the form of frequent updates about the patient's condition and changes as they occur. Information about what to expect-physical, emotional, spiritual-as death approaches is appropriate when presented in a manner that is understandable and respectful.

A Patient's Adult Children Call the Nurse Hourly with Concerns