Practice Question
A nurse case manager is coordinating care for a client. History and physical: Client has terminal lung cancer and is not expected to live more than 6 months. Select the 3 community resources the nurse should refer the client
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Hospice care
Rationale:
📌Hospice care is specifically designed for patients who are in the end stages of a terminal illness and are expected to live six months or less.
- It focuses on comfort care and improving the quality of life during the patient’s final months.
- The goal is to provide palliative care rather than curative treatment, making it an appropriate referral for this client who has terminal lung cancer.
📌Respite care provides short-term relief to caregivers, such as the client's family, so they can take a break from the physical and emotional strain of providing care.
- It can be in-home or at an outpatient facility and is particularly important for families dealing with the chronic illness of a loved one.
- This type of care ensures that caregivers can maintain their own health and wellbeing while still providing support to the client.
📌A social worker plays a key role in helping the client and family navigate social, emotional, and financial challenges during a terminal illness.
- They can assist with end-of-life planning, connect the family with support services, and help the client with advance directives or financial assistance.
- Referring to a social worker ensures the client and family have the necessary support during this difficult time.
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This question is from RN Leadership 2023 Exam 2 which contains 65 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Leadership & Management
- Answer Choices: 5