Problem: Laila is a 58-year-old female admitted to the hospital due to severe epigastric distress. She has not been able to eat in the last 48 hours due to pain. A medical work up has identified a large lesion in the distal portion of her stomach. Laila now awaits gastric surgery for removal of the tumor. She will be unable to eat for the next 2 weeks. After surgery, she will require a 12-week course of radiation and chemotherapy. Laila lives alone at home. She has two adult children. Her oldest daughter is a nurse and lives nearby. Want Professional Help?