Family and Caregiver Support in Palliative Care Flashcards
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Which intervention is most effective in reducing caregiver burden for family members of hospice patients?
Answer: Providing structured education, respite care, and emotional support
A combination of structured education about caregiving tasks, access to respite care, and ongoing emotional support has the strongest evidence for reducing caregiver burden.
An ACHPN identifies a family caregiver showing signs of compassion fatigue. Which initial response is most appropriate?
Answer: Acknowledge caregiver distress and offer referral to counseling or support services
Acknowledging the caregiver's distress and connecting them to counseling or support services validates their experience and addresses compassion fatigue proactively.
Which family meeting strategy best supports informed decision-making in a palliative care context?
Answer: Explore family values and goals before presenting medical options
Exploring the family's values and patient's goals of care before presenting medical options ensures that decisions align with what matters most to the patient and family.
A hospice caregiver reports she has not slept more than 3 hours nightly for two weeks. Which action should the ACHPN take first?
Answer: Assess for respite care needs and connect with the interdisciplinary team
Caregiver sleep deprivation is a sign of significant burden; the ACHPN should assess the need for respite care and mobilize the interdisciplinary team to provide relief and support.
Which approach best supports a pediatric patient's sibling who is experiencing anticipatory grief while their parent receives hospice care?
Answer: Provide age-appropriate explanations and include the sibling in caregiving rituals if desired
Age-appropriate explanations and inclusion in meaningful rituals help pediatric siblings process anticipatory grief and maintain connection during a parent's end-of-life period.
Which factor most increases the risk of complicated grief in a bereaved family caregiver?
Answer: A history of depression or prior traumatic losses
A history of depression or prior traumatic losses is one of the strongest predictors of complicated grief in bereaved caregivers, warranting proactive screening and support.