A Client Who Has Just Been Diagnosed with a Slowly

question 12

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:

Living Will

A legal document specifying a person's wishes regarding medical treatment in circumstances where they are no longer able to express informed consent.

Salem Sump

A type of nasogastric tube featuring a double lumen design, one for removal of gastric contents and the other for air venting.

Nasogastric (NG) Tube

A nasogastric (NG) tube is a flexible tube that is passed through the nose into the stomach, primarily used for feeding or removing stomach contents.

Nausea

A sensation of nausea with a tendency to throw up.