Managing Terminal Agitation and Restlessness
Presented by Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board and Kim Tate
This course will cover the proper procedures, patient education, documentation guidelines, and care considerations for managing terminal agitation and restlessness.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the correct procedure for recognizing, assessing, and managing terminal agitation and restlessness at end of life
- Implement techniques for relieving distress, promoting comfort, and supporting dignity in the dying process with the implementation of both nonpharmacological and pharmacological interventions
- Describe the essential elements of patient and caregiver education when managing terminal agitation and restlessness, including emotional support
- Define best-practice documentation for the management of terminal agitation and restlessness
- Demonstrate clinical decision-making related to the assessment and management of terminal agitation and restlessness
Meet your instructors
Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board
The Medbridge Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board ensures the development and maintenance of up-to-date and evidence-based clinical procedures. The review board is composed of leading nurse experts in the field: Danielle Pierotti, RN, PhD, CENP, and Margherita Labson, RN, BSN, MSHSA. The review board is involved in…
Kim Tate
Kim Tate is a registered nurse with more than three decades of healthcare experience. She is a passionate clinical leader who strives to deliver quality care and positive patient outcomes. She has a bachelor of science in nursing, with a proven track record of facilitating and leading the effectiveness of clinical programs,…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Introduction
This chapter provides an introduction to managing terminal agitation and restlessness, outlines the necessary equipment and pre-visit preparation for this assessment, and recommends infection control policies.
2. Procedure: Managing Terminal Agitation and Restlessness
This chapter will provide a step-by-step procedure guide of managing terminal agitation and restlessness.
3. Tips, Precautions, and Care Considerations
This chapter offers tips, precautions, and considerations for performing these skills at home.
4. Patient and Caregiver Education
This chapter provides information on what education the patient (and caregiver) needs to support self management of their care.
5. Documentation Guidelines
This chapter provides recommendations on what to note when documenting for patients managing terminal agitation and restlessness.
6. Conclusion
This chapter includes learning assessment questions to assess the learner's knowledge of skills covered in this course. A bibliography of referenced material is also included.
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