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.

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