Critical Component boxes highlight the essential information in each chapter.
Evidence-Based Practice boxes focus on research- based care.
Case Studies ask students to apply their knowledge in clinical contexts.
Clinical Judgment boxes provide tips for applying critical thinking in a clinical setting.
Safe and Effective Nursing Care boxes summarize important safety concepts.
Chapter 5 | End-of-Life Care 67 Respectful Maternity Nursing Care boxes in Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing emphasize personalized, equitable care through inclusive language and bias awareness.
RESPECTFUL PEDIATRIC CARE
Family-Centered Care at the End of Life Respectful Pediatric Care boxes in Davis Advantage for Pediatric Nursing promote equitable, respectful nursing care that respects individual needs, preferences and identities. Family communication with staff, including sibling care, must be an essential aspect of all daily care. Sibling care includes play- time for siblings to allow normal childhood activities, respect for what the ill sibling is experiencing, and acknowledgment of their feelings. Outcomes of using family-centered care include a more cohesive family unit and possibly promoting healing after the death of a child. Family-Centered Care at the End of Life When communicating with the family, nurse assessments should be conducted to: ● Determine how the family unit functions. ● Understand the level of information the family desires. ● Identify the cognitive level of family members to provide an appropriate education. ● Determine the family’s overall understanding of the patient’s diagnosis and potential outcomes. ● Establish who can legally receive information about the patient.
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RESPECTFUL MATERNITY CARE
The principles of respectful maternity care play a key role in sup- porting each patient’s unique postpartum and parenting journey. By approaching care with cultural humility, inclusive language, and patient-centered care, nurses can foster a positive, respectful environment. This approach is integral to postpartum transition and parenting, ensuring that each patient feels valued and em- powered. Research has shown that inadequate care, inconsistent support, unmet informational needs, and stressful interactions with health care providers can cause mistrust in the health care system. Black women and other marginalized groups often face systemic barriers in postpartum care that can affect their birth satisfaction and overall health outcomes as well as their parent- ing. Nurses should be mindful to provide culturally sensitive care that promotes dignity, respect, and trust for every postpartum patient and family to reduce disparities and improve health out-
FIGURE 5–3 The multidisciplinary health-care team provides communication, support, and guidance.
Cultural and Religious Care During the End of Life
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Many patients and families may be reluctant to discuss cultural and religious issues; however, cultural and religious beliefs sur- rounding pain and death greatly influence their quality of life. Therefore, health-care providers must understand how cultural and religious beliefs influence how patients and families make
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