Question

Individuals with a terminal illness may have many and varied symptoms and changes take place in the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions. Identify two needs of palliative clients in relation to the following dimensions to integrate in the care plan Dimension Client needs(2) 2.1) Lifestyle 2.2) Social 2.3) Emotional 2.4) Spiritual

Answer 1

2.1)The lifestyle palliative needs are

• Proper nutritional support to meet is body requirements to have a better body image
• pain management to have a quality care in life
• respecting patients attitude, behaviour in the palliative needs

2.2)The social palliative needs are

• Encouraging patients to make of the technologies like interne,phone for having a relationship and communication with the society and family member
• As per the patients wish latest treatment and doctor can be involved in the care

2.3)The emotional needs are

• They exhibit a state of anger,so needs a loving hand and peaceful environment
• Depression has to be taken care by doing divertional therapy
• Family members to be involved in care to prevent loneliness
• Anxiousness to be considered and rectified

2.4)The spiritual needs are

• Helping patients in peace making process
• understanding their spiritual belief
• knowing about rituals, religious practice during palliative care and after death