Mrs. Munoz has late-stage cancer. Her provider advised that beginning chemotherapy could extend her life expectancy, but
Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 7:26 pm
Mrs. Munoz has late-stage cancer. Her provider advised that
beginning chemotherapy could extend her life expectancy, but she
knows that the chemotherapy will have unpleasant side effects and
will be very expensive. Mrs. Munoz wants to protect her family from
a lingering illness’s emotional and financial hardships and cannot
decide what to do. She is showing physical signs of anxiety and
distress. You want to provide support for her decision, whatever it
may be.
Which skills would you need to learn or review before caring for
this client?
beginning chemotherapy could extend her life expectancy, but she
knows that the chemotherapy will have unpleasant side effects and
will be very expensive. Mrs. Munoz wants to protect her family from
a lingering illness’s emotional and financial hardships and cannot
decide what to do. She is showing physical signs of anxiety and
distress. You want to provide support for her decision, whatever it
may be.
Which skills would you need to learn or review before caring for
this client?