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Question
Mark made it clear that he intended to die at home after being discharged from the acute care hospital for treatment of complications of motor neuron disease. Cathy, his wife, supported his decision and arranged for extra home aid with his personal care, hydration, and medications. After three weeks, Mark died quietly in his own house, accompanied by his wife and two teenage children.
1. Mark has signed an advance directive stating that no life-sustaining measures will be used. What exactly does this imply?
2. When Cathy wants a break from caring for Mark at home, what options are accessible to her?
3. What is your job as his nurse in caring for Mark and Cathy?
4. Identify organisations that support grieving families.?
5. How do you provide support to Cathy and yourself outside work?
6. Reflect on self-care when nursing palliative patients and their families.
7. What actions would you take to address this situation? What support is available at the workplace to assist you?
8. To list the ethical issues regarding pain management and cultural beliefs in palliative nursing.