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Ginger Hancock
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A patient dying of heart failure has changed his choice about his end-of-life treatment measures several times.He says,"I just can't make up my mind about it." Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?

A) Deficient Knowledge
B) Spiritual Distress
C) Decisional Conflict
D) Death Anxiety

End-of-life Treatment

Medical care provided to patients in the final stages of life to ease symptoms and improve quality of life.

Decisional Conflict

A state of uncertainty about which course of action to take, often occurring in the context of making health-related decisions.

Deficient Knowledge

A nursing diagnosis indicating that an individual lacks cognitive information or understanding regarding a specific topic, condition, or treatment.

  • Apply knowledge of advance directives and patient rights regarding end-of-life decisions.
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Enyis Cruz-MarquezOct 19, 2024
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