Heidi is in her last days of life, being cared for by her husband and adult children. Over the last week she has increased her sleep from 16 to 20 hours per day and is taking only sips of water and juice. Her daughter calls the nurse, concerned that Heidi suddenly became alert and clearly demanded that she needs to get up and get into line with people outside who are waiting for her. These statements by Heidi have upset the family, but Heidi is comforted by them. What is an appropriate intervention for this family?

The Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse certification exam is a 3 hour exam covering 150 multiple choice questions. It focuses on five domain practice areas: Life-limiting Conditions in Adult Patients, Pain Management, Symptom Management, Patient and Family Care and Practical Issues.