Palliative and Hospice Care Imagine you are the Home Health Hospice Nurse providing care for Frank Jones a 70 year old client diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Brain Cancer admitted to hospice care two weeks ago. Frank’s
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Palliative and Hospice Care Imagine you are the Home Health Hospice Nurse providing care for Frank Jones a 70 year old client diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Brain Cancer admitted to hospice care two weeks ago. Frank’s admission to hospice follows a 2 year battle and numerous associated health conditions. Mary, Frank’s wife of 40 years is his primary caregiver has not been in the best of health. Mary is grateful for the Home Health Aide who comes 4 hours a day. Mary is concerned after noticing in the last 24 hrs. Frank was unable to eat his favorite meal “beef stew” and refused the chocolate cake she baked on yesterday. 1. What education would you provide Mary regarding nutritional support for Frank? 2. What are concerns if Mary attempts to feed Frank and he is unable to swallow? 3. How do you prepare Mary for Frank’s impending death? 4. Frank has a DNR and Medical Power of Attorney. What are these documents? 5. State the indications for medications Frank is currently receiving (see above orders) 6. State non-pharmacological methods Mary and the nurse may use for pain and comfort. 7. How do you comfort and reassure Mary regarding Frank’s current state? 8. What stage of grief is Mary currently experiencing? 9. 10What post-mortem care will you provide to prepare the body for the funeral home? 10. What concerns do you have regarding Mary’s stage of grief?
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