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ATI RN Leadership 2023 Exam 2
ATI RN Leadership 2023 Exam 2 ( 65 Questions)
A nurse case manager is coordinating care for a client.History and physical:
Client has terminal lung cancer and is not expected to live more than 6 months.
Select the 3 community resources the nurse should refer the client
Hospice care: This option is correct because hospice care provides comprehensive support and comfort measures for terminally ill patients and their families, focusing on improving quality of life in the final stages of an illness.
Legal assistance: While legal assistance may be important for advanced care planning and end-of-life decisions, it may not be among the immediate priorities for a client with terminal lung cancer expected to live less than 6 months.
Respite care: Respite care allows caregivers to take a temporary break from their caregiving responsibilities, which can be invaluable for family members caring for a terminally ill loved one, providing them with much-needed rest and support.
Adult day care: While adult day care may be beneficial for some clients and their caregivers, it may not be as relevant for a client with terminal lung cancer who may have more immediate needs related to symptom management and end-of-life care.
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A. Hospice care: This option is correct because hospice care provides comprehensive support and comfort measures for terminally ill patients and their families, focusing on improving quality of life in the final stages of an illness.
B. Legal assistance: While legal assistance may be important for advanced care planning and end-of-life decisions, it may not be among the immediate priorities for a client with terminal lung cancer expected to live less than 6 months.
C. Respite care: Respite care allows caregivers to take a temporary break from their caregiving responsibilities, which can be invaluable for family members caring for a terminally ill loved one, providing them with much-needed rest and support.
D. Adult day care: While adult day care may be beneficial for some clients and their caregivers, it may not be as relevant for a client with terminal lung cancer who may have more immediate needs related to symptom management and end-of-life care.
E. Social worker: In this scenario, involving a client with terminal cancer, a social worker can provide emotional support, assist with accessing community resources, and help with care coordination, making this option appropriate.