An older patient who has end-stage pulmonary disease decides to accept care from the palliative care nurse. This older adult is most likely to benefit from the palliative care nurse in terms of which following patient need of Weisman's six needs for the dying?

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The older patient with end-stage pulmonary disease is most likely experiencing loss of control over their illness and may benefit from the palliative care nurse's assistance in regaining a sense of control. Weisman's six needs for the dying include closure, control, composure, connectedness, communication, and cohesiveness. While all of these needs may be important for the patient, the loss of control may be particularly distressing for the patient and therefore prioritized by the palliative care nurse.

An Older Patient Who Has End-Stage Pulmonary Disease Decides to Accept