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CARE AND COMFORT TO TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT
PSYCHOLOGICALLY
In palliative care patients and family members constitute the unit
of care. When a patient becomes debilitated or approaches the
02 end of life, family members also suffer.
Nursing Care
• Individualize care plan. Discuss priorities and preferences for
Support the
care with patients and family members frequently.
Grieving
Family • Give as much time as needed to discuss a sensitive topic,
maintain contact, and respond to requests promptly.
