Nurse Practitioner Thrives on Caring for Unhoused Patients at Eskenazi Health Center Pedigo 

Nicole Richey, a nurse practitioner at Eskenazi Health Center Pedigo, is dedicated to caring for unhoused patients, embracing the unpredictability of their needs while building trust through personal connections. Beyond the clinic, she provides medical outreach, treating wounds, offering emotional support, and ensuring access to essential care. She has witnessed firsthand the struggles of homelessness, including mental health challenges and addiction, but also the resilience and sense of community among those she serves. Her work highlights the importance of compassion, adaptability, and community support in addressing the complex healthcare challenges faced by the unhoused population.

Nurse Practitioner Thrives on Caring for Unhoused Patients at Eskenazi Health Center Pedigo

QUIZ QUESTION

A 76-year-old woman with stage IV lung adenocarcinoma has been in the ICU for pneumonia

A 76-year-old woman with stage IV lung adenocarcinoma has been in the ICU for pneumonia. She has advanced directives making clear that she would not want to be intubated and mechanically ventilated. Her condition steadily declines and her family agrees that a focus on comfort is the primary goal of care. The patient develops agitated delirium and pharmacologic therapy is required after non-pharmacologic measures are taken.

What is the medication of choice for agitated delirium in the patient at the end of life?

Haloperidol
Morphine
Propofol
midazolam
Lorazepam