N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice

N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice Study Guide physical and psychosocial needs are met, modifying the environment and administering pain medication appropriately. The nurse may help the family obtain needed financial or social support, including referrals to support groups that might help the individual and family learn to cope with the loss of a loved one. Evaluation The nurse caring for the dying patient must continually reassess the patient and family to determine the effectiveness of interventions. The outcomes must be documented and shared with other health teammembers as appropriate. If the intervention was effective, it should be continued and expanded as appropriate. Ineffective interventions should be altered or replaced in collaboration with the individual, family, healthcare team, or community. If care has been delegated to other healthcare team members, the nurse must be responsible for evaluating the care and effectiveness of those interventions as well.

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