Nursing homework question 0808

The advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is often involved in many sensitive discussions with patients and their families, from lifestyle changes to end-of-life treatments.    

You are the APRN working with elderly patients at a community geriatric clinic. One day, your assignment is to meet Ms. MK., an 85-year-old female patient with a functional disability, and her daughter regarding advance care planning. The patient is new to the clinic practice group but has already been seen by the physician, who identified that the subject area was introduced to the patient and family.   

After reviewing Ms. MK.'s information on the clinic chart, you note her limited English language skills, a different culture and ethnicity, and religious affiliation. The patient lives with her daughter, who has accompanied her previously to the clinic and is a part-time caregiver to her. The daughter speaks the English language.   

Consider the limited information you have read about the patient, how you might prepare for the meeting, and incorporating what you have learned about theories of aging, death, and dying in palliative care, answer the following: 

1. What questions would come to mind  before meeting with Ms. MK. and her daughter?

2. What resources would you need to consider? 

3. How would you develop a therapeutic relationship while assessing cultural and spiritual convictions?

4. What informational materials could you offer to the patient and daughter to take home to review?

5. How could you ensure a follow-up return visit to continue the planning process?

 

Utilize APA format, including a title page, and include at least 2 references to support your submission.