Case Study Care Giver Role Strain Homework Help

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Please answer the following questions based on the case study attached. Include citations and references in APA format. 500 word limit.

1. What are some of the stresses on Sandra’s middle-aged sisters and their families?

2. What resources are available to manage these stresses and support the sisters while caring for their dying sister Sandra?

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3. Describe Sandra’s feelings about dependency and loss of autonomy because she is unable to do her own activities of daily living any longer

  • MSN 5550 Health Promotion: Prevention of Disease
    Case Study Module 12
    Instructions: Read the following case study and answer the reflective questions. Please provide
    rationales for your answers. Make sure to provide citations/references for your answers in APA
    format.
    Deadline: Due by Sunday at 23:59 p.m.
    CASE STUDY: Caregiver Role Strain: Ms. Sandra A.
    Sandra, a 47-year-old divorced woman, received a diagnosis of stage 3 ovarian cancer 4 years
    ago, for which she had a total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo- oophorectomy, omentectomy,
    lymphadenectomy, and tumor debulking followed by chemotherapy, consisting of cisplatin
    (Platinol), paclitaxel (Taxol), and doxorubicin (Adriamycin). She did well for 2 years and then
    moved back to her hometown near her family and underwent three more rounds of secondline chemotherapy. She accepted a less stressful job, bought a house, renewed old friendships,
    and became more involved with her two sisters and their families.
    Sandra developed several complications, including metastasis to the lungs. Then she could no
    longer work, drive, or care for herself. She had been told by her oncologist that there was
    nothing else that could be done and that she should consider entering a hospice. She met her
    attorney and prepared an advance directive and completed her will. She decided to have
    hospice care at home and, with the help of her family, set up her first floor as a living and
    sleeping area. She was cared for by family members around the clock for approximately 3 days.
    Sandra observed that she was tiring everyone out so much that they could not really enjoy each
    other’s company. At this time, she contacted the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) to seek
    assistance. Her plan was to try to enjoy her family and friend’s visits. After assessment, the VNA
    nurse prioritized her problems to include fatigue and caregiver role strain. Other potential
    problem areas that may need to be incorporated into the care plan include anticipatory grieving
    and impaired comfort.
    Reflective Questions
    1. What are some of the stresses on Sandra’s middle-aged sisters and their families?
    2. What resources are available to manage these stresses and support the sisters while
    caring for their dying sister Sandra?
    3. Describe Sandra’s feelings about dependency and loss of autonomy because she is
    unable to do her own activities of daily living any longe