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Matthew House in
Auburn, NY
Emeritues at West Side
Manor in Liverpool, NY
Emeritus at East Side
Manor in Fayetteville, NY
Emeritus at Bellevue
Manor in Syracuse, NY
VS.
Hospice
Palliative
Care
End-of-Life Care
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Pain management =
priority
Untreated or undertreated pain
consumes energy, interferes
with function, affects quality of
life, and social interactions.
Alleviate dyspnea, this
contributes to clients comfort
and decreases the families
anxiety. The death rattle
occurs close to the end of life,
families need support!!
Nonpharmacological
interventions to help manage
anxiety may need to be
followed by pharmacologic
agents.
Manage GI symptoms N/V,
gastritis, constipation, and
diarrhea.
Assess for psychiatric
symptoms of depression and
delirum, these are common at
the end of life.
Recognize the spiritual needs
of the patient. This may help
them come to terms with their
illness and the end of life.
Support family caregivers,
because they are the ones that
care for the client from
assisting with ADLs to giving
Important Facts
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