The Hospice Nurse Has Provided a Presentation to Student Nurses

question 21

Multiple Choice

The hospice nurse has provided a presentation to student nurses on barriers to effective end-of-life care. Which statement made by a student indicates that additional teaching is needed?

• A) "Most patients have good pain management and are comfortable when they die."
• B) "Referrals to hospice or palliative care often aren't made when appropriate."
• C) "When a patient is dying, there can be disagreements about the goal of their care."
• D) "Healthcare professionals often have difficulty in being honest with patients when a prognosis is poor."

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