Which of These Patients Is Most Appropriate for the Nurse

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of these patients is most appropriate for the nurse to refer to hospice care?

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

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