The Most Critical Element of Effective Early End-Of-Life Decision Making

question 6

Multiple Choice

The most critical element of effective early end-of-life decision making is:

• A) control of distressing symptoms such as nausea, anxiety, and pain.
• B) effective communication between the patient, family, and healthcare team throughout the course of the illness.
• C) organizational support of palliative care principles.
• D) relocation the dying patient from the critical care unit to a lower level of care.

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Definitions:

High Stakes

Situations or decisions that involve significant risk or consequences.

Cooperative

Involves participation and collaboration among individuals or groups to achieve shared objectives.

Tit-for-tat Strategy

A strategy in game theory where a player replicates an opponent's actions, typically used in conflict resolution and cooperation studies.

Unprovocable

Refers to an individual or entity that cannot be easily provoked, agitated, or induced to react in a hostile or aggressive manner.