An elderly resident of a long-term care facility is no longer able to
perform self-care and is becoming progressively weaker. The resident
previously requested that no resuscitative efforts be performed, and
the family requests hospice care. What action should the nurse
implement first?
A) Reaffirm the client's desire for no resuscitative efforts.
B) Transfer the client to a hospice inpatient facility.
C) Prepare the family for the client's impending death.
D) Notify the healthcare provider of the family's request.
D) Notify the healthcare provider of the family's request
The nurse should first communicate with the healthcare provider (D).
Hospice care is provided for clients with a limited life expectancy,
perform self-care and is becoming progressively weaker. The resident
previously requested that no resuscitative efforts be performed, and
the family requests hospice care. What action should the nurse
implement first?
A) Reaffirm the client's desire for no resuscitative efforts.
B) Transfer the client to a hospice inpatient facility.
C) Prepare the family for the client's impending death.
D) Notify the healthcare provider of the family's request.
D) Notify the healthcare provider of the family's request
The nurse should first communicate with the healthcare provider (D).
Hospice care is provided for clients with a limited life expectancy,
