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TFauchery

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient in hospice care asks the nurse to contact an estranged son and inform him of the patient's impending death. Which response to the patient's request is most appropriate?
 
  1. Refuse because the son might not be interested.
  2. Contact the son because he has an obligation to his dying parent.
  3. Refuse because contacting the son is not part of the nurse's responsibilities.
  4. Contact the son and attempt to assist the patient with end-of-life tasks.

Question 2

A nurse is preparing a training program for newly hired hospice nurses. What end-of-life needs are should the nurse address in this training? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Spiritual
  2. Housing
  3. Physical
  4. Financial
  5. Emotional


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ankilker

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4
Explanation: Nursing care for patients at the end of life should address the patient's need to complete life tasks. The nurse cannot evaluate the son's interest or obligations.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 3, 5
Explanation: Hospice provides terminally ill patients with caregivers who address all aspects of their care. Spiritual, emotional, and physical needs are addressed in hospice. Hospice care may be provided at home in a residence or in the hospital; it does not specifically address housing needs. Hospice does not provide financial services.


TFauchery

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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