The geriatric nurse's role in aligning patient goals with the care provided

A terminal extubation of John H, an 82 year old male with multiple comorbidities who developed sepsis status post a surgical wound infection following elective hip repair, is about to occur in the intensive care unit. The family, intensivist, respiratory therapist, social worker, registered nurse and palliative care nurse practitioner are at the bedside. The family is now feeling the predictable yet unnecessary weight on their shoulders of having decided to “pull the plug” on their parent or grandparent.
Source: Geriatric Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: NICHE Section Source Type: research