CK: Palliative Care Nursing
CK-04: Care and Comfort
No.
Competency Item
NAC
DEV
COM
DTE
EXC
Demonstrate ability to provide nursing care to keep client comfortable:
CK-04-01
maintain a peaceful environment
CK-04-02
communicate with client, family and significant others
CK-04-03
use touch to reassure client and family
CK-04-04
adjust nursing care to compensate for changes in normal functioning
CK-04-05
bathing, skin care, mouth care, hygiene measures
CK-04-06
administer medication to ensure comfort.
Demonstrate ability to provide care to family:
CK-04-07
comfortable environment
CK-04-08
touch
CK-04-09
listening
CK-04-10
collaborating with other health team members.