End-of-life care becomes an issue at some point for elderly clients. Even with the emergence of palliative care programs and hospice programs, most elderly people do not die in their own home as is their preference. What are the reasons for this trend? Discuss what you can do as a nurse to support your clients regarding end-of-life care in accordance with their wishes. Support your response with evidence-based literature.
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Finally, the push from insurance companies and other stakeholders preys on the ignorance of patients. It robs them of the opportunity to explore the benefits of palliative care and hospice programs. In some cases, health practitioners and insurance companies will show optimism towards a dying patient’s health condition, which encourages the patient to continue with hospitalization with the hope of recovery. Patients rely on nurses as educators who can help them make informed choices about their health (Croxon, Deravin & Anderson, 2018). As a nurse, one can objectively educate patients on each option they have and explain each’s pros
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