A Client Who Has Just Been Diagnosed with a Slowly

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client who has just been diagnosed with a slowly progressive terminal illness asks the nurse about the availability of hospice services.What information should the nurse share with this client?

• A)When clients are designated as terminally ill,they are automatically assigned to hospice care.
• B)Hospice services are generally reserved for those who have a life expectancy of 6 months or less.
• C)Only those clients with private insurance can receive hospice benefits.
• D)Provision of hospice services is reserved only for those who refuse other palliative treatments.

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Definitions:

Right Crowd

Refers to a group of people that an individual finds supportive, positive, or beneficial to be associated with.

Supportive Communication

A communication approach that focuses on building trust, reducing defensiveness, and encouraging open and honest dialogue, particularly in challenging situations.

Listening Carefully

The active and attentive process of hearing and understanding spoken communication from others.

Receiving Feedback

The process of getting input from others regarding one's performance or behavior, which can be used for personal or professional development.