Which Statement by the Patient Indicates That It May Be

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the patient indicates that it may be an appropriate time to consider hospice care rather than further aggressive measures to treat his terminal illness?

• A) "I am praying every day that this last round of chemotherapy will work."
• B) "I want to spend what time I have left at home with my grandchildren."
• C) "I need to meet with my financial planner to make sure my life insurance is all set."
• D) "I am concerned that my wife won't be able to live on her own after my death."

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Definitions:

Electrodes

Conductive materials that allow the flow of electrical current in and out of a circuit or solution.

ECG Paper

Specialized graph paper used in electrocardiography to record electrical activity of the heart over time.

Single-Channel Machines

Devices that are designed to process or measure one signal or data stream at a time.

ECG Machine

A medical device used to measure the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time, aiding in the diagnosis and monitoring of heart conditions.