The focus on the relief of suffering, in all of its dimensions, is referred to as
a. aggressive care c. hospice care
b. advance directives d. palliative care
D
Palliative care is focused on the relief of suffering, in all of its dimensions, throughout the course of a patient's illness. Palliative care teams offer specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses.
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1. anxiety related to knowledge deficit of procedure. 2. disturbed body image related to loss of body part. 3. sexual dysfunction related to perceived disfigurement. 4. disturbed self-image related to loss of independence. 5. activity intolerance related to pain.
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1. The patient may require additional fluids because all pressures are low. 2. The patient is stable and should continue to be monitored hourly due to the presence of sepsis. 3. The pressure in the lungs is high even though the other pressures are low. The doctor should be notified and STAT X-ray expected. 4. The pressure in the right atrium is 2, which is inaccurate. The line should be flushed and re-zeroed before an evaluation can be made.