A Cure Is No Longer Possible for a Young Child

question 12

Multiple Choice

A cure is no longer possible for a young child with cancer. The nursing staff recognizes that the goal of treatment must shift from cure to palliation. Which is an important consideration at this time?

• A) The family is included in the decision to shift the goals of treatment.
• B) The decision must be made by the health professionals involved in the child's care.
• C) The family needs to understand that palliative care takes place in the home.
• D) The decision should not be communicated to the family because it will encourage a sense of hopelessness.

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Definitions:

Gain

A financial increase in the value of an asset or a rise in the value of an investment, excluding the amounts invested or cost incurred to achieve the gain.

Book Value

The net value of an asset or company based on its balance sheet accounts, calculated as assets minus liabilities.

Accumulated Depletion

The total amount charged against the natural resources (like timber, minerals, and oil) a company has extracted, reflecting the decrease in value of those resources.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that displays the assets, liabilities, and owner's equity of an entity at a specific point in time, outlining its financial position.