Keywords

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS, palliative care, symptom management

 

Authors

  1. Houseman, Gail APRN

Abstract

The hospice patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may present with a variety of problematic symptoms. The hospice nurse needs to be knowledgeable of these potential symptoms, along with treatment options, to provide the best care possible to a person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.