What is the nurse’s role in end-of-life care for elderly patients?
End-of-life care requires a compassionate and holistic approach. Nurses play a key role in providing [palliative care]() that focuses on comfort and quality of life. This includes managing pain and other symptoms, offering emotional and spiritual support, and facilitating communication between the patient, family, and healthcare team. Nurses should also respect patients' wishes and advance directives.
