Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Palliative Care

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding palliative care and hospice care? Select all that apply.

• A)Palliative care can begin at diagnosis, and at the same time as treatment.
• B)Palliative care may be offered by hospitals, home care agencies, cancer centers, and long-term care facilities.
• C)Hospice care begins after treatment of the disease is stopped and when it is clear that the person is not going to survive the illness.
• D)Only hospice care provides comfort.
• E)Only a patient's family can give the best care.

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