Assisted Suicide Case Study Essay

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19. When a patient discovers that they’re terminally ill, they may get depressed or even see no reason to continue living. They may stop eating or reduce the amount of food they eat because of their anger, depression, or just ultimately feel as if nothing will help their situation. In my nutritional care, I would encourage the family to continue supporting the patient through their difficulties. They should motivate him to stay positive during these hard times. I would personally encourage the patient to remain optimistic. 3 questions I would ask is: What does he usual eat while home? Does he usually finish his meals. Being the family of this patients what wishes or concerns do you possess?
20. Unintended weight loss related to malnutrition as evidence by his usual body weight severely decreasing
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Mr. Seyer’s nutritional intervention will have to occur after his surgery. They can attempt to get him off his tube feeding. He can consume soft (non-spicy foods). Avoid juice or foods with high concentrations. If necessary, he can take tube feeding through the mouth.
24. Factors you should monitor for is Mr. Seyer’s weight and fluid levels to make sure he’s weight is stabilizing and his becoming more hydrated. His lab values should me monitor to ensure they’re normalizing.
25. A side effects of radiation is dysphasia. With individuals having trouble swallowing, it would be necessary to place a feeding tube in the patient to provide the adequate nutrients that would be loss due to a lack of completely consumed meals.
26. Mr. Seyer’s weight should be monitored to make sure he doesn’t continue to suffer weight loss. Fluid, caloric intake, and protein should be monitored in order to assure adequate nutrition is being supplied. Also, his lab values such as albumin, pre-albumin, and protein should be monitored to ensure he has limited amount of muscle wasting. Lab values such as RBC, HGB, HCT, should also be monitored to prevent

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