describe palliative strategies for prevention, assessment, and management in
the palliative care setting. Early assessment for nutritional imbalances must be done regularly with
re-evaluation for intervention effectiveness and should continue throughout the illness trajectory.
Management of adverse effects of cancer and cancer-related treatment is critical to improving
quality of life. Palliative care and hospice nurses play a critical role in early assessment, education
and prevention to support nutritional needs for patients and their families