The nurse is providing care to a patient with a terminal illness. What should be the nurse's priorities when providing care to this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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These choices are all related to providing care to a patient with a terminal illness. Helping the patient define goals of care, supporting the patient through losses leading to a good death, and helping the patient communicate care wishes to health care providers are all important aspects of providing care to a patient with a terminal illness.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Patient with a Terminal