Jane Doe is a 32-year-old female, married with 2 children (ages 6 and 4 years), living in a suburb in northern New Jersey. Five months ago, Jane started developing headaches and nausea that did not resolve with over-the-counter medication. Soon after Jane experienced drowsiness, blurred vision and personality changes. Jane followed up with her physician and after multiple tests and exams, was diagnosed with Grade 2 Astrocytoma. Jane had a partial craniotomy and partial resection of her temporal lobe and was recovering well until last week. Following her surgery Jane continued her active lifestyle, working in the community, planning events for the 4H Fair and volunteering as a class mom. Last week Jane started experiencing headaches and seizures and was diagnosed with Grade 4 Astrocytoma (Glioblastoma), with a prognosis of six months to live. Jane has been referred to hospice and you are her visiting hospice nurse. You have been visiting Jane now for one week when Jane asks you about assistance in dying. 1. What counseling should the patient receive 2. What resources should be provided to the patient
Jane Doe is a 32-year-old female, married with 2 children (ages 6 and 4 years), living in a suburb in northern New Jersey. Five months ago, Jane started developing headaches and nausea that did not resolve with over-the-counter medication. Soon after Jane experienced drowsiness, blurred vision and personality changes. Jane followed up with her physician and after multiple tests and exams, was diagnosed with Grade 2 Astrocytoma. Jane had a partial craniotomy and partial resection of her temporal lobe and was recovering well until last week. Following her surgery Jane continued her active lifestyle, working in the community, planning events for the 4H Fair and volunteering as a class mom. Last week Jane started experiencing headaches and seizures and was diagnosed with Grade 4 Astrocytoma (Glioblastoma), with a prognosis of six months to live. Jane has been referred to hospice and you are her visiting hospice nurse. You have been visiting Jane now for one week when Jane asks you about assistance in dying. 1. What counseling should the patient receive 2. What resources should be provided to the patient
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