The nurse admits a terminally ill patient to the hospital. What is the first action that the nurse should complete when planning this patient's care?

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The nurse's initial action should be to assess the patient's wishes at this time. The other actions may be implemented if the patient or the family express a desire to discuss fears,understand the grief process,or address family issues,but they should not be implemented until the assessment indicates that they are appropriate.

The Nurse Admits a Terminally Ill Patient to the Hospital