A Patient Is in Hospice with a Diagnosis of End-Stage

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient is in hospice with a diagnosis of end-stage heart failure. How would the nurse explain the primary treatment goal for this patient?

• A) Provide significant pain medications.
• B) Provide comfort and reduce any distressing respiratory symptoms.
• C) Keep the patient out of the hospital.
• D) Provide information to the family.

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Definitions:

Vesicle

A small fluid-filled blister on the skin or within the body, often part of cellular transport mechanisms or as a reaction to injury or disease.

Nodule

A small, rounded mass or lump of tissue within the body that can be benign or malignant.

Eye Assessment

A comprehensive examination evaluating vision and the health of the eye, including its structures and function.

Penlight

A small, handheld flashlight commonly used in healthcare settings for patient examinations.