Hospice Nurse

TranquilityRN

Tuscumbia, AL

Female, 40

I have been a hospice Registered Nurse for about ten years. Hospice is similar to home health except specializing in care of the terminally ill, dying patient. A hospice nurse provides palliative care for the patient during their last months, weeks, days, or hours so they may pass in the comfort of their home and with their loved ones present. I provide comfort and dignity for the the patient and comfort for the caregiver. Following the peaceful passing of the patient I provide postmortem.

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Last Answer on March 26, 2014

hello,
My mother in law has been under hospice care for almost 3 years for last stage dementia. Weighs 70lbs & in fetal position. She is feed a pureed diet by mouth (3yrs) Can we request to stop food and/or fluids to let her pass?

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hello,My mother in law has been under hospice care for almost 3 years for last stage dementia. Weighs 70lbs & in fetal position. She is feed a pureed diet by mouth (3yrs) Can we request to stop food and/or fluids to let her pass?