The nurse is caring for an older adult patient with terminal cancer who is receiving medication via patient-controlled analgesic (PCA) pump.The nurse shows an understanding of primary end-of-life concerns when asking the patient:
A) "Do you have any concerns about receiving your medication intravenously?"
B) "Are you satisfied with the way your pain is being managed?"
C) "Are you worried about becoming addicted to the narcotic analgesics?"
D) "Do you have any questions concerning how to use the PCA properly?"
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