Task:
Consider some of the following as you select one of the clinical practice guidelines supplied in the assessments folder to assist you with working through the diagnosis, and journey to the palliative care setting:
• Rapid diagnosis and disease progression leaves little time to consolidate and prepare for death – spiritual, social and cultural needs must be considered
• Was an adequate pain scale used?
• How can the family be provided with support and continuing bereavement follow-up ?
• Consider the adequate and detailed use of the SAS tool.
• What can nursing staff provide families and the deceased patient to aid them in their grief, loss and need to say goodbye?
• Are the National palliative Care standards considered in the CPG?
• Were the NMBA and NQHS standards considered in the CPG?
• What is your responsibility as an RN to understand the disease trajectory of your patient’s, plan their care and the care of their loved one’s through the knowledge of nursing standards?
• Was the Advanced Health Care Plan followed in the care that was provided?
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