A Client Who Has Just Been Diagnosed with a Slowly

question 21

Multiple Choice

A client who has just been diagnosed with a slowly progressive terminal illness asks the nurse about the availability of hospice services.What information should the nurse share with this client?

• A)When clients are designated as terminally ill,they are automatically assigned to hospice care.
• B)Hospice services are generally reserved for those who have a life expectancy of 6 months or less.
• C)Hospice care is based on seeking cure of the underlying illness.
• D)Provision of hospice services is reserved only for those who refuse other palliative treatments.

---

Definitions:

Delinquent Activity

Behavior that goes against the legal or societal norms, often performed by minors.

Life of Crime

A pattern of behavior characterized by the continual commitment of criminal acts, often leading to a lifestyle centered around illegal activities.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by purging to try to rid the body of unwanted calories in an effort to control weight or shape.

Eating Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits that negatively affect a person's health or well-being.