Education, Support, and Advocacy Flashcards
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Which bereavement intervention is MOST appropriate immediately after the death of a hospice patient?
Answer: Sending a condolence card and contacting the family within 24-72 hours
Timely bereavement outreach within 24-72 hours after death demonstrates support and helps assess the family's immediate grief needs.
A patient states they want to die at home but their adult children disagree. The nurse's PRIMARY role is to:
Answer: Advocate for the patient's expressed preference while facilitating family communication
Nurses are patient advocates; the patient's autonomous wish to die at home should be supported while helping the family understand and process their concerns.
When educating families about anticipatory grief, the nurse should EMPHASIZE that:
Answer: Grieving before the death is normal and does not diminish love for the patient
Anticipatory grief is a normal response to impending loss and does not lessen post-death grief; families need validation that it is a healthy process.
A nurse is teaching a family caregiver about repositioning a bedbound patient. Which statement by the caregiver indicates a need for further teaching?
Answer: 'I only need to reposition when they complain of pain.'
Repositioning should occur on a scheduled basis (every 2 hours) regardless of complaints, as patients with altered sensation may not report discomfort.
Which community resource should a hospice nurse PRIMARILY refer an overwhelmed family caregiver to for temporary relief?
Answer: Respite care services
Respite care provides temporary relief for family caregivers and is a covered benefit under the Medicare Hospice Benefit.
When providing cultural competent care, a hospice nurse should FIRST:
Answer: Assess the patient and family's specific cultural beliefs and preferences regarding death and dying
A cultural assessment identifies specific beliefs, rituals, and preferences that should guide individualized hospice care planning.
A patient asks the nurse, 'How long do I have to live?' Which response BEST reflects skilled end-of-life communication?
Answer: 'What makes you ask that question right now? What are you hoping to understand?'
Exploring the patient's underlying concern opens a therapeutic dialogue and addresses emotional needs before providing prognostic information.