Assignment task:
A 79-year-old female Chinese Buddhist has been admitted for palliative care in a respite facility.
She has requested that no opiates be given to her as she wishes to die without pharmacological intervention
This client appears to be in increasing pain, and the Enrolled Nurses caring for her understand the importance of her request to have a medication free death, yet they are upset by her discomfort. What are the responsibilities of an Enrolled Nurse in this situation, and who could they seek advice from?
Q1. Describe three (3) non-pharmacological treatments that could be provided as pain relief and the likely impact of each intervention.
Q2. Describe two (2) implications of any contraindications related to the health assessment findings for this patient.