The nurse is caring for a terminally ill patient who will probably die within the next 2 weeks. What is the priority nursing intervention?

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The priority intervention for the nurse currently is to help the patient identify and complete desired tasks and activities while the patient is still able to do so. Pain management is a high priority at this time, so analgesics should never be limited unless requested by the patient. The patient can drink as much or as little fluid as desired.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Terminally Ill Patient Who