The nurse is providing care for a hospice client who is in the last stages of the dying process.The client develops a pressure ulcer on her sacrum,and family members tell the nurse that they would like a specialist consulted to treat the ulcer.When the nurse discusses this with the client,the client states that the ulcer does not bother her,that it is not causing her pain,and that she'd rather not have additional caregivers at this time.What should the hospice nurse do next?
A) Tell the family the wound care specialist will be consulted and treatment will begin.
B) Ask the social worker and the chaplain to talk with family members about the dying process.
C) Explain the client's desires to the family, emphasizing that the client will be made as comfortable as possible.
D) Ask the agency mental health nurse to speak with the client about refusing treatment.
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