An older adult with a terminal illness is receiving hospice care and is having difficulty coping with feelings related to death and dying. What interventions should the nurse include in this client’s plan of care? Select all that apply.

Choice A rationale Teaching the client how to use guided imagery can be a helpful intervention for coping with feelings related to death and dying. Guided imagery can help the client to relax, reduce stress and anxiety, and find comfort. Choice B rationale Instructing the client and family to reconsider end of life choices is not typically an appropriate intervention. The nurse should respect the client’s end of life choices and provide support, rather than suggesting they reconsider. Choice C rationale Recording the client’s desire to live is not typically an intervention used in hospice care. The focus in hospice care is on providing comfort and quality of life, rather than on prolonging life. Choice D rationale Encouraging the family to bring the client old photographs can be a helpful intervention. Looking at old photographs can stimulate memories and conversations, providing comfort and connection. Choice E rationale Encouraging the family to visit frequently can be a beneficial intervention. Frequent visits can provide the client with emotional support and companionship, which can be comforting when coping with feelings related to death and dying.