Caregiver Role Strain Discussion 6
Caregiver Role Strain Discussion 6
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.
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 second-line 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.

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