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The CCA has been providing care for Mr

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The CCA has been providing care for Mr. D, who is 81 one years old, for the last 6 months. His condition has deteriorated and it is clear that he will not live much longer. Mr. D lives with his 75-year-old wife and he has 3 children who live in the city. 5 a) The family is very worried that Mr. D is no longer eating. They want to know why this is happening. How should the CCA respond? (2 marks) b) The next day Mr. D is restless and confused. He is also having hallucinations. What is this an indication of? (1 mark) c) As his condition worsens, Mr. D has started to experience some pain and discomfort. What can the CCA do to aid with pain relief? List 4 actions you can take to assist him. (4 marks) d) The CCA has grown very fond of Mr. D and his family. She often drops by their house on her days off to say hello and has given the family her personal cell number in case they need anything. Is this appropriate in this situation? Explain your answer fully. (2 marks). e) Mr. D passed away and Mrs. D has not shown any sign of grieving for the last 4 months. Her friends notice that she appears happy and unaffected by the loss. Then, on Mr. D’s birthday, she breaks down and begins to weep uncontrollably. What is the term for this type of maladaptive grieving? (1 mark)

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