Palliative and Hospice Care CASE STUDY

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Imagine you are the Home Health Hospice Nurse providing care for Frank Jones a 70 year old client diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Brain Cancer admitted to hospice care two weeks ago. Frank’s adm... ission to hospice follows a 2 year battle and numerous associated health conditions. Mary, Frank’s wife of 40 years is his primary caregiver has not been in the best of health. Mary is grateful for the Home Health Aide who comes 4 hours a day. Mary is concerned after noticing in the last 24 hrs. Frank was unable to eat his favorite meal “beef stew” and refused the chocolate cake she baked on yesterday. [Show More]

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