When an older female adult who is close to death asks the family to leave after short visits and acts withdrawn in their presence; the family becomes distraught.What does the nurse include in family teaching to explain the patient's behaviour?

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The patient's behavior can be due to anticipatory grief, which is a normal response to the awareness of impending death. The patient may be withdrawing to prepare for the end of life and may need time alone to process this. It is important for the family to understand that this behavior is not a rejection of them, but a way for the patient to cope with their impending death.

When an Older Female Adult Who Is Close to Death