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: - Correct answer-Experiencing normal gr...

Which of the following statements is true about serious, chronic illnesses? - Correct answer-The majority of annual U.S. healthcare spending goes toward on chronic illnesses. What should drive decision-making in palliative care? - Correct answer-The patient's goals of care

Symptom management in older adults with serious illness is complicated because: - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-"She's been in pain. If we control that maybe, she'll have more ener...