ELNEC Geriatric
Palliative Care: Module 3 - Nonpain Symptoms at the End of Life (1334)
85 minutes
1.4 contact hours/Continuing Nursing Education/Social Work Clock
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Description:
This module builds on Module 2: Pain
Management, by addressing other symptoms common in the older
adult and the role of the nurse in managing these symptoms.
Optimum treatment of symptoms in the older adult involves
comprehensive assessment and use of drug and nondrug
interventions. Nurses must work collaboratively with
physicians and other disciplines in symptom management.
Objectives:
- Identify common symptoms associated with
end-of-life processes for the older adult patient.
- Describe assessment of symptoms at the
end of life.
- Describe key nursing roles regarding
interventions that can prevent or palliate symptoms at the
end of life.
- Describe the role of nursing assistants
in collaborating with nurses in the care of the older
adult at the end of life.
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