Question

A client has been receiving dialysis for years and now states, "I have been thinking about this for a long time. I no longer wish to continue dialysis. I just want to die." What is the most appropriate statement by the nurse?

Answer 1

What is the reason for you to make that decision?

Step-by-step explanation:

For the respect of the patient, the nurse will be kind and patient with him, asking why he makes that abrupt decision and encourages him to talk. the conversation could help the patient to change his mind, the nurse should give him information about the consequence of his heath if the left the treatment.