A Hospice Nurse Is Making the Initial Home Visit to a Patient

question 33

Multiple Choice

A hospice nurse is making the initial home visit to a patient who just returned home after a lengthy hospitalization.What action by the nurse is most appropriate to help the family continue to function?

• A) Assess the degree of comfort in family caregiving.
• B) Ensure the family understands the hospice concept.
• C) Provide information about available hospice services.
• D) Refer the family to a community counseling center.

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