Which of the Following Statement About the Care of a Dying

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement about the care of a dying older person in the U.S.today is TRUE?

• A)The care of a dying older person has shifted to the family members.
• B)The care of a dying older person has shifted away from the family.
• C)The exposure to death and its painful surroundings has increased.
• D)Most dying people are cared for by distant relatives.

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