The nurse explains to the terminally ill patient that the medication being given in the IV will remove excess phagocytes from the blood stream, facilitating a normal inflammatory response in his tissues. The nurse's conversation with the patient would be considered as which of the following?

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One barrier to effective end-of-life communication is the healthcare provider's use of medical jargon. Terms such as IV, phagocytes, facilitate, and inflammatory response should not be used to facilitate effective end-of-life communication. This conversation is not an effective explanation or an excellent instructional episode. This conversation may or may not distract the patient.

The Nurse Explains to the Terminally Ill Patient That the Medication