End-of-life and Palliative Care
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
- Identify the emotional and psychological needs of the client’s family at the end-of-life.
 - Examine the nurse’s role in engaging in end-of-life conversations with clients and families.
 - Identify what nursing care is provided at the end of life.
 - Explore the interdisciplinary nature of end-of-life care which may include the client’s family.