Which Patient Should the Nurse Refer for Hospice Care

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which patient should the nurse refer for hospice care?

• A) 60-year-old with lymphoma whose children are unable to discuss issues related to dying
• B) 72-year-old with chronic severe pain as a result of spinal arthritis and vertebral collapse
• C) 28-year-old with AIDS-related dementia who needs palliative care and pain management
• D) 56-year-old with advanced liver failure whose family members can no longer provide care in the home

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