A patient with an inoperable brain tumor has been told that he has a short life expectancy. On what aspects of assessment and care should the home health nurse focus? Select all that apply
A) Pain control
B) Management of treatment complications
C) Interpretation of diagnostic tests
D) Assistance with self-care
E) Administration of treatments
Ans: A, B, D, E
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Home care needs and interventions focus on four major areas: palliation of symptoms and pain control, assistance in self-care, control of treatment complications, and administration of specific forms of treatment, such as parenteral nutrition. Interpretation of diagnostic tests is normally beyond the purview of the nurse.
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