Palliative Care & Measures For Support
Relieving symptoms and improving quality of life
What does palliative care primarily focuses on?
Reduce pain to a level that allows for comfort and quality of life
What is the goal of pain management in palliative care?
What is the first step in providing culturally competent care?
becoming more self aware of one's biases and attitudes
Can a nurses self care affect the dying patient?T or F?
True
Chaplain or spiritual counselor
Assess the cause of the increased pain
When a patient reports a sudden increase in pain, the recommended first step is to:
What does the spiritual assessment tool FICA stand for?
Faith, Influence, Community, Address
How can a nurse support the family of a dying patient?
Listen to concerns, offer emotional support, respect wishes/choices, connect them with resources, ensure presence and care.
What is the purpose of a nurse’s self care?
Allows the nurse to manage their own physical, mental, and emotional well being.
Support for physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
A palliative care plan for a patient near the end of life includes?
Observing facial expressions, body language, and physiological indicators
For patients unable to communicate verbally, which method is often used to assess pain?
A patient's inability to feel hopeful or to foresee any favorable outcomes is in an indication of what?
Spiritual distress
What negative effects can a nurse experience if they don’t practice self care?
Neglecting self care can lead to stress, exhaustion, and fatigue, which affects performance and decision making.
By involving the patient in making decisions about their care preferences and treatment goals
How does palliative care support a patient's autonomy?
Constipation
What is a common side effect of opioid medications that needs to be managed in palliative care patients?
How can a nurse practice self care while dealing with a dying patient?
Acknowledge their own emotions, allow themselves to grief, express their feelings to a support person, prioritize one’s own needs.
To support family members emotionally and prepare them for the patient's condition
What is the primary reason for the involvement of family in palliative care planning?
The patient reports a reduction in pain intensity and improvement in daily function
In assessing pain management outcomes, which factor is considered a successful indicator?
How can a nurse’s self care positively impact the care given to dying patients?
Improved self awareness, reduced burnout, increased empathy, better care.