A terminally ill patient has many care needs. The patient's wife asks the nurse if there is something she can do to feel part of her husband's care. Which of the following would fulfill the patient's and wife's needs?

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The nurse needs to attend to the needs of the both the patient and his wife, which includes her need to be a physical caregiver to her husband. The nurse can instruct the wife on how to provide food and fluids safely to the patient. The other activities require intensive nursing skill and might not provide the necessary satisfaction for either the patient or his wife.

A Terminally Ill Patient Has Many Care Needs