Care of a Dying Patient

My own perceptions about spirit of life and health pro transaction efficacy refer my give care for a expiry unhurried with a lingering unsoundness such as green goddesscer because the patient and I whitethorn have a different definition or sentinel on what fibre of life have in minds. To me this would mean making the best of what little m the patient has left to live. Most all important(predicate)ly is to keep the patient comfy which may include positioning the patient in contend, giving a gentle abrase and administering in rump medications if necessary. It is withal very important to provide the patient and the family with emotional support.It viewms as Mrs. doubting doubting doubting doubting doubting doubting doubting Thomass children are moderately distant at her clock beat of lack because they are upset about her hold back and probably in denial because they hunch over what her outcome leave al 1 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 psyche. I know that this will be rocky for the children to see their mother suffering just now 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 not wish cultivate few(prenominal) anguish medication because she does not want to become hook 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 back up control her pain but it would in like manner make Mr. Thomas feel more(prenominal) at ease knowing that she is comfort fitted 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 gnarled and providi ng the family with counseling with besides improve the quality of life for Mrs. Thomas. I think that it would repose Mrs. Thomass mind at ease knowing that Mr. Thomas is dealing with his depressive disorder professionally. Talking about their feelings to a professional with besides abet some(prenominal) of them better understand and cope with Mrs. Thomass condition. agree to Ameri mickle holistic Nurses Association (AHNA), holistic nursing is an all nursing practice that has healing the self-colored person as its goal. A holistic value will not precisely attempt to treat the physical symptoms of a disease or condition, but will consider the totality of the person creation 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 connection health nurse I would allow for Mr. Thomas to give ear with Mrs. Thomass care when he is abl e to. At an institution where I once scarpered at offered healing touch. During this condemnation of healing touch the room would be made rather dark for equanimity and comfort and soft calming symphony would be played. This is what I would recommend showtime with under my holistic care with Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Thomas may be pass as well. During this time a accrue massage may also be preformed to hang with comforting Mrs. Thomas and hopefully look with managing her pain. A way to assist Mrs. Thomas to optimize her functional cleverness would be to use range of motion (ROM) on her, which is when the nurse would mildly physical exertion her joints to minimize stiffness and Mr.Thomas may be taught how do range of motion as well. If Mrs. Thomas is not strong bountiful to walk to the bathroom I can assist in getting a bedside commode delivered to her home. I can also teach her how to manoeuvre herself safely to the commode if she is strong enough or if she is ineffectual to t ransfer 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 eitherday care such as feeding, bathing and ski binding herself. I would allow Mrs.Thomas to do as much as she can for herself. During the bed bath is a great time to maintain lotion to her back and extremities and apply a gentle massage for comfort. I could also assist Mrs. Thomas with good turn and positioning her in bed every 2 hours for comfort and to prevent bark breakdown. Mr. Thomas and I could assist her to unadulterated feeding, bathing and dressing herself if she is unable to. Allowing her to act as much tasks as she is able to will optimize her functional ability. According to Higuera, continuing depression can affect every aspect of a persons life.The symptoms vary, but people with chronic depression often feel bad sadness and hopelessness. They have a electronegative outlook on life. As the communit y 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 plan that would work for him so that he can sweep up his depression medications on a uniform basis and hopefully not forget. I could also sit with Mr. Thomas and we could do whatever quiet relaxing subsisting exercises together.I would also convince Mr. Thomas to take short 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 heart on their family but is may be best mentally and physically for both Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. One Mr. Thomass depression is managed appropriately then he can spend some quality time with Mrs. Thomas and enrapture just en joy each others company.