An 87-year-old woman with advanced heart failure is breathless at rest, eating little and has had three admissions in 2 months. She says she wants to

Question

An 87-year-old woman with advanced heart failure is breathless at rest, eating little and has had three admissions in 2 months. She says she wants to avoid hospital if possible. Her son asks for a clear plan for deterioration. What is the most appropriate assessment?

Accepted Answer

Holistic needs assessment and advance care planning discussion

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Immediate hospice admission without discussion

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Delay planning until she is unconscious

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Routine treadmill exercise test

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Cognitive assessment as the sole priority

Advance care planning in heart failure — DGM MCQ

An 87-year-old woman with advanced heart failure is breathless at rest, eating little and has had three admissions in 2 months. She says she wants to avoid hospital if possible. Her son asks for a clear plan for deterioration. What is the most appropriate assessment?