Which Statement Does NOT Reflect the Philosophy of Hospice Care

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT reflect the philosophy of hospice care?

• A) Death is viewed as normal, unavoidable, and an issue to face and accept.
• B) The patient and the family are encouraged to face the impending death and to be involved in the care.
• C) Continual emphasis is placed on curative care.
• D) Control of the care is in the patient's hands.

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Short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates.

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Commercial Paper

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Cash Equivalents

Short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.