For the following prompts in this activity, you will respond in your own words, then click Submit to continue.
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I am ready to talk to Diana.
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What do you already know about caring for a dying patient?
it is needs empathy
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Losing a patient and interacting with the family is challenging and fraught. How do you imagine you will feel about losing a patient?
it feels sad
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How can you determine when a family needs privacy and space following the death of a loved one?
through conversation
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How can you complete postmortem tasks without interrupting the grieving process?
using the right procedures
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What differences do you expect to find in caring for a patient in hospice care as compared to regular care?
hospice care needs more care
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Hello, this is Dr. Rubenstein. What is the situation? |
Attempt 1: My patient, 75-year-old Samuel Green, has died. He passed at approximately 1300 hours. Mr. Green’s wife Sophie Green and his son Jacob Green have been notified, and are sitting at the patient’s bedside. Score: 1 out of 1 |
Attempt 1: This is the correct answer. This description of the situation focuses on the most relevant information and makes sure to include relevant information about the patient’s family. |
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Thank you for notifying me of Samuel’s death. I’m sorry to hear of his passing; he was a family friend of ours. Can you tell me more information about the patient’s recent background? |
Attempt 1: Mr. Green was admitted today at 0900 for palliative care for metastatic lung cancer. The patient was placed on a continuous morphine IV drip to control his pain. Since admission, the patient was difficult to arouse, and the family was made aware that the patient was actively dying. Score: 1 out of 1 |
Attempt 1: This is the correct answer. This description of the background includes the most relevant information about the patient and his treatment throughout his hospital stay. |
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Thank you for confirming the patient’s background. Can you tell me about your assessment? |
Attempt 1: Upon assessment, the patient appeared unresponsive, his skin appeared pale, and his pulse, heart sounds, and breath sounds were absent. The patient’s family are quietly grieving at the patient’s bedside. Score: 1 out of 1 |
Attempt 1: This is the correct answer. This description of the assessment includes detailed, relevant information about the objective data collection and the family’s current state. |
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Thank you for your analysis. What is your recommendation for this patient’s case? |
Attempt 1: I recommend that you come into the patient’s room and pronounce the patient when possible. The family should be allowed to remain by the patient’s bedside for the time being. A conversation can be had with them about their needs and preferences before postmortem tasks are completed. Score: 1 out of 1 |
Attempt 1: This is the correct answer. This answer includes recommendations for relevant, patient-centered follow-up care and prioritizes the comfort and preferences of the famil |
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