[Verified Answer]: The patient who is nearing end of life is…

The patient who is nearing end of life is not responding verbally to anyone. Which intervention would the nurse implement?Avoid talking to the patient since the ability to hear is gone. Encourage family members to try to get the patient to speak.Ask family members if they feel the patient needs pain medication. Speak to the patient as though they are alert, using a soft voice and gentle touch.