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Mr. J is an 81-year-old male and has a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. He has been living in a LTC facility for the last 2 years and requires assistance with full care. Recently his condition has deteriorated, and he is now receiving palliative care, his Advanced Care Directive indicates he wants comfort care only and has signed a DNR order. Mr. J’s family all live in the same city and take turns coming to visit him daily, he has a 75-year-old wife and 2 adult children. Over the past 2 years, the staff and family members have gotten to know each other well and have developed professional relationships. 4 a) Mrs. J is concerned that Mr. J is no longer eating and tells the CCA that she does not understand why this is happening. What could the CCA say to reassure her? (2 marks)