Hospice clients may experience crisis situations such as unmanaged pain, shortness of breath, agitation, confusion or bleeding. The role of the nurse is to provide supportive care and alleviate symptoms by administering medications and utilizing additional interventions, i.e. massage, comfort touch, reiki etc. The RN may increase visits per client need to provide preventive support to reduce the occurrence of crisis situations.
The plan of care for each client is unique and specific to their needs which is determined and implemented by the interdisciplinary team with the leadership of the RN Case Manager.