A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Terminal

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient with a terminal illness whose prognosis is grim.The nurse informs the family about hospice care.What should the nurse let them know about hospice care?

• A) It is designed for people who have less than a 6-month life expectancy.
• B) It is provided in the hospital setting.
• C) It helps to hasten the death process to relieve suffering.
• D) It has predetermined goals that will be explained at the right time.

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Definitions:

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