This course is intended to reveal the distinction between the patient, the family and the nurse when the patient is suffering a catastrophic illness. The course will discuss the effect it has on all concerned. The course will also explain, in detail, how the patient’s illness has severe ramifications for the patient and the family and how all are affected by the hospitalization and the outcome.
Course Publication Date:
June 06, 2024
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Gloria Cohen RN.C,BS |
| Course No: | CRITICAL-24 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Oncologic Medicine
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
Pain Management
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Learning Objectives
List 3 characteristics of the critically ill patient
Identify issues that occur in families of the critically ill patient
Discuss the needs of the family as the illness progresses
Describe proper responses to the family of the critically ill patient
Recognize a patient’s fear of the unknown