ElNEC WGU C475

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...

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 ...

Mr. F has advanced prostate cancer with bone metastasis. He is unresponsive and is being cared for at home by his daughter. You are teaching the daughter about assessing her father's pain. Which statement by the daughter indicates an understanding of her father's pain status? - Since he was in pain when he was conscious, I assume he's still in pain. You are caring for a 76-year-old patient who is unresponsive and close to end of life from a massive stroke. The patient has a history of br...

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 ...