Care of a Dying Patient

My own perceptions about quality of life and health onward motion might affect my c are for a dying tolerant with a lingering illness such as cancer because the patient and I whitethorn have a different definition or observatory on what quality of life means. To me this would mean making the best of what weeny time the patient has left to live. Most grievously is to keep the patient puff of airable which may include positioning the patient in hunch, talent a gentle massage and administering pain medications if necessary. It is also precise important to provide the patient and the family with unrestrained support.It exposems as Mrs. doubting doubting Thomass children are somewhat distant at her time of need because they are revolutionise about her condition and probably in denial because they know what her number will be. It would play a very crucial part in improving the quality of life for Mrs. Thomas if her children and their families would come to visit her in some ac e. I know that this will be difficult for the children to see their incur suffering but her family should play an important role in emotional support. I think a visit from her children and their families would really uplift her spirits.Mrs. Thomas does non want load down any pain medication because she does not want to become addicted to it but it should be explained to Mrs. Thomas that since she is truly in pain she will not become addicted to it. By Mrs. Thomas taking the pain medication it would not only succor control her pain but it would also make Mr. Thomas smell out more at ease knowing that she is comfortable and not suffering. Mr. Thomas is depressed because of Mrs. Thomass condition and he is not managing it very well and this is making Mrs. Thomas very sad.I think that getting a behavioral health specialist involved and providing the family with counseling with also emend the quality of life for Mrs. Thomas. I think that it would put Mrs. Thomass mind at ease know ing that Mr. Thomas is dealing with his fall by professionally. Talking about their feelings to a professional with also help twain of them better understand and cope with Mrs. Thomass condition. tally to American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA), holistic nursing is an all nursing manage that has healing the whole person as its goal. A holistic accommodate will not simply attempt to treat the physical symptoms of a disease or condition, but will consider the totality of the person being treated mental, emotional, spiritual, social, cultural, relational, contextual and environmental aspects. Treating Mrs. Thomas holistically may not only help Mrs. Thomas but Mr. Thomas as well. As the community health nurse I would allow for Mr. Thomas to do with Mrs. Thomass care when he is able to. At an inception where I once worked at offered healing office. During this time of healing pay heed the room would be made rather dark for calmness and comfort and soft calming music would be played. This is what I would recommend beginning with under my holistic care with Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Thomas may be present as well. During this time a light massage may also be preformed to facilitate with comforting Mrs. Thomas and hopefully tending with managing her pain. A way to assist Mrs. Thomas to optimize her functional skill would be to use surf of motion (ROM) on her, which is when the nurse would mildly exercise her joints to minimize stiffness and Mr.Thomas may be taught how do range of motion as well. If Mrs. Thomas is not strong enough to qualifying to the bathroom I can assist in getting a bedside commode delivered to her home. I can also teach her how to transfer herself safely to the commode if she is strong enough or if she is unable to transfer herself I can also teach Mr. Thomas how to safely transfer herself and I could assist as well. As the community health nurse I could assist Mrs. Thomas with everyday care such as feeding, bathe and dressing hersel f. I would allow Mrs.Thomas to do as much as she can for herself. During the bed bath is a great time to exercise lotion to her back and extremities and apply a gentle massage for comfort. I could also assist Mrs. Thomas with turning and positioning her in bed every 2 hours for comfort and to prevent skin breakdown. Mr. Thomas and I could assist her to complete feeding, bathing and dressing herself if she is unable to. Allowing her to perform as much tasks as she is able to will optimize her functional ability. According to Higuera, chronic depression can affect every aspect of a persons life.The symptoms vary, but people with chronic depression ofttimes feel intense sadness and hopelessness. They have a negative brainpower on life. As the community health nurse I could assist Mr. Thomas with his chronic depression by assisting him with getting in touch with a behavioral health specialist for one on one counseling. I could also assist Mr. Thomas with coming up with a medication pl an that would work for him so that he can force back his depression medications on a regular basis and hopefully not forget. I could also sit with Mr. Thomas and we could do some secretiveness relaxing breathing exercises together.I would also convince Mr. Thomas to take pithy and relaxing walks to clear his mind. I could also assist Mr. Thomas with checking with his employer to see if he could be relieved of some of his duties temporarily or take some time off from work. Although taking some time off from work may put a financial burden on their family but is may be best mentally and physically for twain Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. One Mr. Thomass depression is managed appropriately then he can spend some quality time with Mrs. Thomas and enrapture just enjoy each others company.