A Client Diagnosed with ALS Has to Decide Whether to Utilize

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with ALS has to decide whether to utilize a tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation to assist with breathing issues. The client may need to be placed in a skilled nursing facility because his spouse is working and they cannot afford 24-hour in-home care. What should be taken into consideration when making this decision?

• A) That the client would receive proper medical support only in a facility
• B) That the client might be placed in a facility far from home
• C) Whether the caregiver's work will let her take temporary family medical leave
• D) That once he gets the tracheostomy, the disease progression stops

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Definitions:

Objective Manner

Acting or making decisions based on unbiased criteria and facts rather than personal feelings or opinions.

Double-blind Procedure

A research method in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know which participants belong to the control group and which belong to the experimental group.

Informed Consent

A process ensuring that a participant is fully aware of all aspects of a procedure, including potential risks and benefits, before agreeing to participate.

Pain Medication

Pain medication encompasses drugs used to alleviate discomfort and pain, ranging from over-the-counter options to prescription opioids.