The Daughter of a Terminally Ill Patient Is Overheard Telling

Multiple Choice

The daughter of a terminally ill patient is overheard telling the patient that she should not constantly ask for pain medication since the nursing staff will get "upset" and not give "good care." Which of the following should the nurse do to help this patient and her family?

A) Explain to the patient and her daughter that asking for pain medication will not upset the staff and will not change the level of care the patient needs
B) Tell the daughter that if the nursing staff cannot help the patient at the time of the medication request, the patient will just have to wait
C) Say nothing and document that the patient is very needy
D) Document that the daughter should not be permitted to visit with the patient since it upsets the patient and the nursing staff