An older adult client was diagnosed with colon cancer several months ago. Both the client and the family have been made aware of
the potential for metastasis and the poor prognosis associated with this disease. At what point in the client's disease trajectory should the principles of palliative care be implemented?
Early in the course of the client's cancer and before symptoms become unmanageable
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Explanation:
Palliative care is a term that refers to the medical help received by the patient and his family at the moment where it is clear that they are facing a life-threatening situation.
It is a type of care that is frequent with patients diagnosed with cancer and other incurable diseases. Along with other things, it includes <u>pain treatment as well as psychological treatment</u>. It is designed to <u>maximize the quality of life of both the patient and his family</u> in this life situation.
