12 Questions
What is the main focus of hospice care?
Maximizing wellness and quality of life in the setting of terminal illness
Which form is reviewed when assessing a patient receiving hospice care?
State Authorized Portable Orders (SAPO)/Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) form
What does a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order signify in the context of hospice philosophy?
Provide comfort-focused care without attempting resuscitation
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
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
What symptoms should the nurse monitor for when assessing a Veteran for comfort during a Covid infection?
Fatigue, cough, and fever
What should the nurse offer a Veteran experiencing a cough and 'not feeling completely like my normal self'?
PRN cough medicine
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
What does the MOLST form for a Veteran consistent with hospice philosophy indicate regarding intubation?
Intubation is not allowed under any circumstance
What is the purpose of a hospice assessment based on the given text?
To identify and address distressing symptoms
What does PRN medications stand for in the context of the text?
Pro Re Nata medications
What is the nurse's goal when managing symptoms for a hospice patient?
To stay ahead of symptoms
This chart review provides guidance on the nursing approach for a resident receiving hospice care, focusing on the interdisciplinary and holistic care for the patient and their family. It emphasizes the importance of familiarizing with orders and treating specialties in managing acute issues for residents under hospice care.
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