The Terminal Phase of Care Begins When

question 48

Multiple Choice

The terminal phase of care begins when

• A) medical judgment indicates that the patient's condition is worsening.
• B) no treatment is available to reverse or arrest the progress toward death.
• C) medical judgement indicates that the patient's condition is worsening AND no treatment is available to reverse or arrest the progress toward death.
• D) The terminal phase of care cannot be determined by any of the above.

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