A hospice patient tells the nurse,"Life has been good.I am proud of being self-educated.I overcame adversity and always gave my best.I intend to die as I lived: optimistic." The nurse planning care for this patient would recognize the importance of:

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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 such patients use their own resources to meet challenges would be appropriate.

A Hospice Patient Tells the Nurse,"Life Has Been Good