Situation: Judy Montgomery, an 85-year-old client with Alzheimer's disease, developed a serious complication of pneumonia with a very poor prognosis.
One night while doing your rounds, Judy asks for you to stay and talk in the middle of the night. What should you do?

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Sit on the chair next to Judy's bed and converse with her. Dying people may want to talk about their fears and worries. Often they need to talk during the night where things are quiet and they have few distractions and more time to think. Being there and listening helps you meet the client's psychological and social needs.

Situation: Judy Montgomery, an 85-Year-Old Client with Alzheimer's Disease, Developed