Today Most Patients Are Living for Several Years Before Dying

question 2

Multiple Choice

Today most patients are living for several years before dying with multiple chronic conditions, such as COPD, congestive heart failure, diabetes, and obesity. These concomitant diseases contribute to multiple symptoms that interfere with the patient's quality of life. What type of care would you consider for this patient?

• A) End-of-life care
• B) Supportive care
• C) Comfort care
• D) Palliative care

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Definitions:

Temper Tantrum

A Temper Tantrum is an emotional outburst, usually seen in young children, that can include crying, screaming, and aggressive behavior as a response to frustration or unmet needs.

Superego

A component of Sigmund Freud's personality theory that represents the ethical component, providing moral standards by which the ego operates.

Id

A component of the personality in Freud's psychoanalytic theory that is responsible for the instinctual and primitive behaviors.

Ego

In psychology, a part of the mind that mediates between conscious and unconscious thoughts, often tied to one's sense of self-esteem and identity.