An Older Patient with Terminal Cancer Asks the Nurse to Explain

question 20

Multiple Choice

An older patient with terminal cancer asks the nurse to explain palliative care. How should the nurse respond to this patient? Select all that apply.

• A) "It is the same as hospice care."
• B) "It is always provided in the home."
• C) "It can be provided along with life-prolonging care."
• D) "It is helpful for chronic health problems for which there is no cure."
• E) "It improves the quality of life while facing a life-threatening illness."

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Definitions:

Journal Entry

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