The Primary Goal in Responding to Needs of the Dying

question 20

Multiple Choice

The primary goal in responding to needs of the dying is _________.

• A)relief from distressing symptoms of disease
• B)supporting family and significant others
• C)providing medical care without technology
• D)making available nursing care on a 24-hour basis
• E)None of these

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Definitions:

Sensory Input

The process by which sensory organs receive stimuli and transmit this information to the brain.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay center, directing sensory signals to the appropriate areas of the brain cortex.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movements, reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and aspects of personality and emotional control.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, associated with complex cognitive functions.