The Phrase "Hospice Is a Philosophy, Not a Facility" Means

question 30

Multiple Choice

The phrase "hospice is a philosophy, not a facility" means _________.

• A)one must go outside the existing system of care in order to meet the needs of dying persons
• B)hospice care depends upon constructing specialized buildings
• C)the central consideration in hospice care is the principles that govern the services
• D)All of these
• E)None of these

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Definitions:

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the immune system, involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Leukocytes

White blood cells that play a key role in the immune system by defending the body against infectious disease and foreign materials.

Agranulocytes

White blood cells, such as lymphocytes and monocytes, that lack granules in their cytoplasm and play a role in the immune system.

Platelets

Small blood cells essential for blood clotting, preventing excessive bleeding when blood vessels are injured.