Question

A 79-year-old man with end-stage heart failure is recognised as being in the last days of life. He is drowsy, with minimal oral intake. According to NICE guidance, which of the following best describes appropriate ongoing care?

Accepted Answer

Continue regular holistic assessment at least daily and adjust the care plan with patient and family involvement

Answer

Stop all monitoring and review, as he is dying

Answer

Provide intravenous fluids routinely to prolong life

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Force oral intake to maintain nutrition

Answer

Avoid discussing prognosis to prevent distress

Practice question

A 79-year-old man with end-stage heart failure is recognised as being in the last days of life. He is drowsy, with minimal oral intake. According to NICE guidance, which of the following best describes appropriate ongoing care?