How Can a Nurse Encourage Communication with a Dying Patient

Multiple Choice

How can a nurse encourage communication with a dying patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Address the patient by name at every opportunity.
B) Use direct questions to inquire about the patient's concerns relative to health and end-of-life issues.
C) Complete care with a minimum of conversation to encourage questions from the patient.
D) Provide empathetic touching during care to show concern.
E) Sit down in the room to converse with the patient.