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Fundamentals of Nursing

Competency-Based Assessments

Fundamentals of NursingCompetency-Based Assessments

Competency-Based Assessments

1 .
Draw a diagram of a sample patient's progression through Kübler-Ross’s five grief stages. Describe patient symptoms or responses at each stage. Draw a similar diagram of a patient experiencing a type of dysfunctional grief. Compare the two charts and reflect on places where the nurse will provide interventions.
2 .
A patient with terminal lung cancer is receiving palliative care and wishes to die in his home. Discuss how nurses can effectively collaborate with the patient’s family and other caregivers. Explain nursing actions, team members and roles, and the overall goal of the interdisciplinary team.
3 .
Create a hypothetical dialogue between a nurse and a teen who has lost a friend to suicide. What coping strategies may the teen use, and how can the nurse support the teen?
4 .
Create a poster comparing DNR, comfort measures, and. Give examples of clinical circumstances in which these end-of-life orders may be in place.
5 .
Use the internet to create a table comparing arguments for and against provider-assisted death.
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