Mary Crusader (age 81) was admitted to Madonna Hospital 10 days ago and has beenreceiving treatment for bacterial pneumonia (Rocephin 1 gram IVPB q12 hours). Her pastmedical history includes hypertension, MI (4 years ago), angina, and Class III heart failure.Mary is the primary caregiver of her husband. George has moderate dementia and is currentlyin a skilled rehabilitation center. Mary and George's only child died in a car accident many yearsago.Mary has completed her advanced directives that stated that she does not artificial ventilation ornutrition under any circumstances. Mary's niece Kristina is her medical power of attorney.Mary became restless and confused this morning with diminished lung sounds bilaterally, andincreased heart rate and respiratory rate. The hospitalist met with Kristina and recommendedMary be transferred to the ICU for medical ventilation. Kristina knew that this was against heraunt's advance directives and a decision was made with Mary to transfer her home with hospicecare in place. Mary begins to experience restiessness, confusion and shortness of breath.Kristina visits daily but has not been in to see her aunt yet today.The primary nurse is orienting a new nurse to the unit. A hospice nurse is expected to make avisit to the unit to provide information regarding hospice care.Nursing Care and Interventions:How will you incorporate Franciscan Values into your care?Goal of Care:Plan of Care:

Hospice care is a kind of health care given to a terminally ill patient to provide palliative care.…

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Phlebotomy Essentials

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