This article describes my personal nursing experience in taking care of a patient with spinal astrocytoma, complicated with acute respiratory failure. During the nursing period from November 21st 2018 to November 29th 2018, we used Gordon's 11 Health Function Patterns for holistic nursing evaluation. The health problems included gas exchange disorder that contributed to the caregiver's anxiety. The measures we used this address this problem included collaboration across functional teams and protocoling a weaning strategy for respiratory training. We also introduced graphic cards and mobile phone-recorded teaching videos of nursing care to the caregiver. We strongly encouraged the patient to participate in his own treatment plan in order to clarify any doubts andquestions and to relieve psychological pressure to improve quality of life. We also suggest that resources from hospital socialwork and non-governmental welfare organizations can be utilized by patients who have complex clinical conditions and do not meet qualifications of national health insurance or Long-term Care 2.0.