According to the Palliative Performance Scale Which Patient Is Considered

question 6

Multiple Choice

According to the Palliative Performance Scale which patient is considered to possess 70% of normal function?

• A) 40 year old diagnosed with AIDS whose condition makes it impossible to hold a job.
• B) 70 year old diagnosed with end stage renal failure who spends most of the day in bed.
• C) 50 year old diagnosed with emphysema whose disease has begun to impact normal ambulate.
• D) 30 year old diagnosed with muscular dystrophy who is bed bound.

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