L: Palliative Care

No.

Competency 

NO 

YB 

YS 

NA 

L-1 

I have knowledge of the physiological characteristics and symptoms of end of life due to the cessation of normal body functions. 

L-2

I know the best practice for palliative nursing care. 

L-3

I have knowledge of the dying process. 

L-4

I can recognize the approach of death, and assess and provide nursing care for various alterations in vital functions.

L-5

I know how to pronounce death and document it.

L-6

I can assess objective and subjective signs and symptoms of clients discomfort.

L-7

I provide care to manage pain and symptoms.

L-8

I am aware of my own perspective about death and dying.

L-9

I recognize and respect the client's and family's reaction to the dying process.

L-10 I perform nursing care in a composed, sympathetic, and considerate manner.

L-11 I recognize the client's and family's adaptation to the grieving process.

L-12

I recognize and understand co-workers reactions and feelings toward the dying process.

L-13 I can teach and inform the family of the client's condition.

L-14 I respect the religious and cultural practices that bring comfort to the dying client and family.

L-15 I recognize and make an effort to keep the family comfortable physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

L-16 I provide nursing care to keep dying client comfortable.

L-17 I can access support services for the client and family.

L-18 I respect different religious and cultural backgrounds and practices.

L-19 

I respect the family's rights and wishes to use or refuse support services.

L-20

I respect the family's decisions.

L-21

I can provide post mortem care and appropriate documentation.

L-22

I show respect and dignity for the body.

L-23

I know how to collect, store, and list personal effects and valuables.

L-24

I ensure proper documentation of death and follow-up care have been completed.

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