A terminally ill patient tells the nurse that he needs help making his daughter understand that he is going to die since she is planning to take him home in a few days. Which of the following does this information provide to the nurse?

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Oftentimes, family members are not at the same stage of the grief process as the patient. The nurse should encourage the patient to talk openly with family members, and if necessary, should be present during the conversation. The request to help the patient's daughter understand his condition does not mean that the patient thinks he is sicker than he really is or does not understand that he is going to be discharged in a few days. The patient's request also does not mean that he thinks that the daughter is not capable of caring for him at home.

A Terminally Ill Patient Tells the Nurse That He Needs