A Patient with Cancer Asks the Nurse When He or She

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with cancer asks the nurse when he or she will be able to access palliative care.On the basis of the knowledge about palliative care,what will the nurse's response be?

• A)It is available only for patients who have a terminal illness.
• B)It can help patients achieve optimal pain management.
• C)It is offered when patients have less than 6 to 12 more months to live.
• D)It is available if indicated in an advance directive.

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