WGU C475 ElNEC

John is a 70-year-old male whose wife died from COPD two months ago. They were very close, married for 52 years, and had no children. He comes by the nursing unit to bring you all candy and a thank you note for all the times you cared for her the past year. He tells you he is struggling to want to eat since she always was the cook, and is just not ready to go out to dinner with his buddies, even though they keep asking him. Your assessment is that John is: - -Experiencing normal grief after ...

Mr. G has just been told he has a serious illness. Which of the following statements reflects respectful communication with him about his treatment and illness? - -"It is important that we understand what your hopes are for your treatment of this illness." You are teaching your colleagues about myths and realities of communication in palliative care. Which is a correct statement about communication? - -"The majority of messages we send are non-verbal." You are helping a new member of th...

Symptom management in older adults with serious illness is complicated because: - -Many have multiple comorbidities. You have been assigned to care for a woman who was recently admitted for advanced cancer, and who reports ongoing fatigue. Her husband offers observations about his wife's fatigue. Which statement by the husband indicates the most correct understanding of his wife's fatigue? - -"She's been in pain. If we control that maybe, she'll have more energy." You are caring for ...

Mr. G has just been told he has a serious illness. Which of the following statements reflects respectful communication with him about his treatment and illness? - "It is important that we understand what your hopes are for your treatment of this illness." You are teaching your colleagues about myths and realities of communication in palliative care. Which is a correct statement about communication? - "The majority of messages we send are non-verbal." You are helping a new member of the...

Symptom management in older adults with serious illness is complicated because: - Many have multiple comorbidities. You have been assigned to care for a woman who was recently admitted for advanced cancer, and who reports ongoing fatigue. Her husband offers observations about his wife's fatigue. Which statement by the husband indicates the most correct understanding of his wife's fatigue? - "She's been in pain. If we control that maybe, she'll have more energy." You are caring for a ...

John is a 70-year-old male whose wife died from COPD two months ago. They were very close, married for 52 years, and had no children. He comes by the nursing unit to bring you all candy and a thank you note for all the times you cared for her the past year. He tells you he is struggling to want to eat since she always was the cook, and is just not ready to go out to dinner with his buddies, even though they keep asking him. Your assessment is that John is: - Experiencing normal grief after ...

Which of the following statements is true about serious, chronic illnesses? - The majority of annual U.S. healthcare spending goes toward on chronic illnesses. What should drive decision-making in palliative care? - The patient's goals of care Mr. Rodriquez tells you that he is very frightened by not knowing what happens after death. Which domain of quality of life is being affected by his serious illness? - Spiritual Which of the following statements reflects the importance of learning ab...