Which Statement Best Characterizes Hospice Care

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes hospice care?

• A) It is only available in hospitals.
• B) Its total focus is on health care for the dying patient.
• C) It focuses on dying with dignity and as pain-free as possible.
• D) It is reserved for those who are expected to recover rather than those who are dying.

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Definitions:

Warn

To inform someone about a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation, typically to prevent or minimize damage.

Involuntary Commitment

The process by which individuals are admitted to a psychiatric hospital or ward against their will due to danger to themselves or others.

Medication

Substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease and improve health in humans or animals, often in the form of drugs or pharmaceuticals.

Unethical

Unethical behavior is that which goes against moral principles or professional standards, often involving actions that are dishonest, unfair, or harmful to others.