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Hospice Care Nursing Approach Chart Review

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What is the main focus of hospice care?

Focusing primarily on curing the terminal illness

Providing aggressive medical treatment to extend life

Administering high-dose pain medications

Maximizing wellness and quality of life in the setting of terminal illness (correct)

Which form is reviewed when assessing a patient receiving hospice care?

Health Insurance Claim Form

Hospital Admission Form

State Authorized Portable Orders (SAPO)/Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) form (correct)

Advance Directive Form

What does a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order signify in the context of hospice philosophy?

Only attempt resuscitation if requested by family members

Attempt resuscitation at all costs

Administer high-dose pain medications

Provide comfort-focused care without attempting resuscitation (correct)

What is the primary goal of hospice care for a Veteran with a prognosis of 6 months or less?

Maximizing wellness while treating in place symptom control Signup and view all the answers

What is the nurse's responsibility when giving a PRN medication to a hospice patient?

Monitor for desired effect and/or side effects of the medication Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms should the nurse monitor for when assessing a Veteran for comfort during a Covid infection?

Fatigue, cough, and fever Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse offer a Veteran experiencing a cough and 'not feeling completely like my normal self'?

PRN cough medicine Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the nurse to assess a Veteran's visible symptoms when monitoring for comfort during a Covid infection?

To guide the treatment based on the Veteran's complaints Signup and view all the answers

What does the MOLST form for a Veteran consistent with hospice philosophy indicate regarding intubation?

Intubation is not allowed under any circumstance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a hospice assessment based on the given text?

To identify and address distressing symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What does PRN medications stand for in the context of the text?

Pro Re Nata medications Signup and view all the answers

What is the nurse's goal when managing symptoms for a hospice patient?

To stay ahead of symptoms Signup and view all the answers