Hospice Care Has Been Ordered in the Home for an Older

question 16

Multiple Choice

Hospice care has been ordered in the home for an older patient who is terminally ill. What is the hospice nurse's priority assessment?

• A) Assess the patient's need to be admitted to the hospital.
• B) Assess the patient's financial ability to pay for hospice service.
• C) Assess the patient's funeral and burial arrangements.
• D) Assess the patient's needs to be comfortable at home.

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Definitions:

Parotid Salivary Glands

The largest of the salivary glands, located near the ears, that produce saliva to aid in digestion and oral health.

Nasopharynx

Part of the pharynx that lies above the soft palate; anteriorly it opens into the nasal cavity.

Cuboidal Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue with cube-shaped cells, often found lining glands and ducts, involved in secretion and absorption.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter that plays a role in muscle movement and various brain functions.