A patient receiving palliative care tells the nurse that she doesn't want to go to church anymore and has no appetite for food or drinks. The nurse realizes the patient is demonstrating:

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One to three months prior to death, the patient will begin to socially withdraw from the world and some people. This includes a withdrawal from social activities. The patient will also demonstrate a decreased intake of food and liquids. There is no evidence to suggest that the patient is depressed. Physical well-being and spiritual well-being are dimensions of the Quality of Life model and are incorrect.

A Patient Receiving Palliative Care Tells the Nurse That She