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End-Of-Life Decision Making End of Term Paper
Pages:5 (1819 words)
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Subject:Health
Topic:End Of Life
Document Type:Term Paper
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APNs have reported feeling greatly distressed when it comes to having to make end-of-life decisions because of a lack of support in this area. In conclusion, more effort needs to be put into making the lines less blurry for APNs so that they can make end-of-life decisions with more confidence and support.
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References:
Ahrens, T., & Kolleff, M. (2003). Improving family communications at the end of life:
implications for length of stay in the intensive care unit and resource use. Am J. Crit
Care,12(4): 317-324.
Beckstrand, R.L., & Kirchhoff, K.T. (2005). Providing end-of-life care to patients: critical care nurses' perceived obstacles and supportive behaviors. Am J. Crit Care,14: 395-403.
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