[Answered]: Case Study: Nursing Clinical Rounds Client: Mrs

Case Study: Nursing Clinical Rounds Client: Mrs. Nguyen, 76-year-old female Diagnosis: End-stage pancreatic cancer Setting: Hospice care at home Medical History: Hypertension, osteoarthritis Current Status: ✔ Pain rated 7/10, on oral morphine ✔ Difficulty swallowing, receiving thickened liquids ✔ Weak, sleeping most of the day ✔ Verbalizing “being ready to go” ✔ Husband (age 79) and adult children providing 24/7 care ✔ Family is divided—husband wants all measures continued, children prefer comfort-only measures ✔ No formal advance directives on file 💬 Nursing Clinical Rounds Discussion Prompt Mrs. Nguyen and her family are facing the final stages of life, and your nursing care must address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while supporting both patient and family. respond to both questions in your initial post: 1. Loss, Grief & Communication How would you assess and support each family member’s grief reaction at this stage? • • How can the nurse facilitate healthy grieving and communication within the family?