The Nurse Differentiates Between Curative and Palliative Care

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse differentiates between curative and palliative care.What is true of curative treatment?

• A)Curative treatment is centered on symptom control.
• B)Curative treatment is focused on prolonging life.
• C)Curative treatment is not concerned with dying.
• D)Curative treatment is the only care covered by health insurance.

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Definitions:

Cultural Familiarity

The level of understanding and comfort an individual has with the customs, norms, and practices of a different culture.

Nursing Staff

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Demographic Snapshot

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Older Adult

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