Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Respiratory Distress Observation Scale Used at the End of Life for Patients with Cancer Who Cannot Self-Report. |
| Authors: |
Bohnenkamp, Susan1, Priestley, Gail2, Patterson, Emily2 |
| Source: |
MEDSURG Nursing. Jul/Aug2024, Vol. 33 Issue 4, p199-200. 3p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*DIAGNOSIS of dyspnea, *TREATMENT of dyspnea, *THERAPEUTIC use of narcotics, *NURSES, *EVIDENCE-based nursing, *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations, *OCCUPATIONAL roles, *NURSING, *CODES of ethics, *ENTRY level employees, *CANCER patient psychology, *TERMINAL care, *DYSPNEA, *INDIVIDUALIZED medicine, *QUALITY assurance, *HUMAN comfort, *NURSING ethics |
| Abstract: |
Patients at the end of life may experience dyspnea but be unable to report symptoms. The Respiratory Distress Observation Scale measures respiratory distress in patients who are unable to self-report and helps decrease any hesitation nurses may have about administering opioids to a patient who is dying. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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