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... If the person is unable to move to the bathroom, there are many other toileting options. Commodes These are essentially chairs on wheels with a hole cut through the centre of the seat. A collecting pan...
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... “ feeding at risk” but a better name for it is “ careful hand feeding. ” Despite these measures and vigilant feeding by family or staff in a facility, aspiration and infection can...
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... using a pain diary or symptom diary. Answers to these questions are helpful diary entries: Can you describe the symptom? (Where did it happen? How strong? What did it feel like?) What medication was given?
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... while sitting on the adult’s knees may not be possible. Prepare for visits to new environments Describing the health care environment in advance of a visit helps children and youth make sense of what...
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... most frequently reported by those living with advanced illness. This wide range of illnesses includes advanced cancer, lung disease, dementia and Parkinson's disease.
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... feel short of breath. Sometimes a person appears to be breathing comfortably, but they’ ll describe feeling short of breath. Sometimes the person appears to be breathing quickly or with difficulty...
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... after just a few bites of food. Do not push people to eat more, as nausea and vomiting may result. Despite your concern, focus on making mealtime a social occasion, and avoid making mealtimes a battle...
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... from emotional pain and suffering. This natural parental urge can be difficult to balance with the desire to be honest and upfront about harsh realities, such as talking about death and dying. As a therapist...
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... conditions. For example, someone who is on dialysis would preferably have a directive that guides when the dialysis should be discontinued. Alternatively, someone who has an illness that may eventually...
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... by the health care team. For example, only the patient can say whether a specific treatment provides more energy or makes it easier to breathe. As a result, the health care team must look to the patient...