The Family of a Client with a Terminal Illness Hesitates

question 1

Multiple Choice

The family of a client with a terminal illness hesitates to agree to palliative care because of not wanting to give up on a possible cure. How should the nurse respond while also including a principle of palliative care?

• A) "Most people don't realize that palliative care means there is no cure."
• B) "There will not be another opportunity if palliative care is refused now."
• C) "The client can continue to receive treatment intended to cure the disease."
• D) "Palliative care and curative treatments cannot be provided at the same time."

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