A Terminally Ill Patient Who Needs More Care Than Can

question 10

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient who needs more care than can be managed at home or has symptoms that require more intense management than a family caregiver can provide may be admitted to:

• A)the emergency department.
• B)a hospice care unit.
• C)a chronic pain management unit.
• D)an ICU.

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Definitions:

Stimulant

A stimulant is a substance that increases physiological or nervous activity in the body, often used to enhance alertness, attention, and energy.

Opiate

A subset of opioids, derived from the opium poppy, used primarily for pain relief but also associated with addiction and dependence.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity for response to suggestion.

Trancelike State

A semi-conscious state in which a person may be highly responsive to suggestion or direction, often associated with hypnosis.