A terminally ill patient tells the nurse,"Life has been good.I am proud of being self-educated.I overcame adversity with willpower.I always gave my best and expected things to turn out well.I intend to die as I lived: optimistically." The nurse planning care for this patient recognizes a critical need to:

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The patient whose intrinsic strength and endurance have been a hallmark often wishes to approach dying by staying optimistic and in control.Helping the patient use his or her resources to meet challenges is appropriate.

A Terminally Ill Patient Tells the Nurse,"Life Has Been Good