Case StudyG.M. is a 42-year-old Orthodox Jewish man. He is beingvisited by the hospice nurse for

Case StudyG.M. is a 42-year-old Orthodox Jewish man. He is beingvisited by the hospice nurse for complaints of increasing abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, and constipation. He was diagnosed 6 months ago with pancreatic cancer that has metastasized to the liver and lungs. He quit work 1 month later. Two weeks ago, he ended the drug trial he was on for 5 months and enrolled in hospice. Currently, he is taking oral opioids for pain, ondansetron (Zofran) PRN for nausea and vomiting, sertraline (Zoloft) for depression, and megestrol for appetite. His wife is worried that he will become addicted to the pain medication.Subjective Data: States he is angry at God for giving him this illness. Reports fatigue and lack of appetite. Reports pain a 7 out of 10 that is not relieved by medication. States he is worried about the loss of his health benefits and what will happen to his young family (including a son age 3) when he is gone.Objective Data: Underweight (20% less than ideal body weight for his height). Jaundiced with yellow sclera. • What are G.M.’s risk factors for spiritual distress Health Science Science Nursing MED SURG 210 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)

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