The Family of an Older Patient Who Is Terminally Ill

Multiple Choice

The family of an older patient who is terminally ill wants to know if the patient can have a massage to help with the pain. How should the nurse respond to the family? Select all that apply.

A) "It might reduce the patient's anxiety."
B) "It might help reduce the patient's pain."
C) "It might help the patient breathe better."
D) "It could help improve the patient's mood."
E) "It could cause the patient more discomfort."