What should you do for Mr Doherty at this time?
Take a moment to consider what you and the multidisciplinary team might do to help Mr Doherty.
Read through the list of options below. Drag each that you feel is appropriate over in to the correct answer column. Correct responses will turn green, and incorrect, red.
There are six correct suggestions. Can you identify them all?
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- Talk to him about how his wife’s condition is progressing
- Ask him if there is anyone he would like you to contact. Would he like to have friends there to support him?
- Send in the chaplain to read Mrs Doherty the last rites
- Answer any questions or concerns he might have about her condition or what to expect and provide emotional support
- Leave him alone in order that he might spend and much time as possible with his wife
- Ask if he would like to talk to the chaplain?
- Give him information on funeral directors
- Call his friends and ask them to come in to be of support to Mr and Mrs Doherty during her final days
- Encourage Mr Doherty to take breaks from his wife’s room and ensure he gets adequate rest
- Establish and maintain a peaceful and comfortable environment
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