The Nurse Educator Is Presenting a Lecture on Palliative Care

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse educator is presenting a lecture on palliative care.Which statement is inaccurate?

• A) "The palliative care staff are the unit of care."
• B) "Palliative is integrated throughout the course of disease."
• C) "Palliative care is available across all settings."
• D) "Family members receive education and hands-on caregiving instruction."

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythm

A natural, internal cycle that dictates the alternation between sleep and wakefulness, repeating roughly on a 24-hour basis.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, which are the body’s natural sleep and wake cycles.

Brain

The organ located in the head of an animal that coordinates its behavior, processes sensory information, and is the center of intelligence and emotion.

Physical and Mental Health

The overall state of a person's body and mind, including the absence of illness and the presence of well-being.