Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 423 of 1700

During end-of-life care, what must caregivers avoid doing about a client's preferences?

  1. Asking the client what the client wants
  2. Talking with the client often
  3. Assuming what the client wants
  4. Watching the client's body language
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Correct answer: Assuming what the client wants

Even if you know the client well, you must not assume preferences.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.6: End-of-Life Care

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026