A Family Member of a Patient with a Terminal Disease

question 4

Multiple Choice

A family member of a patient with a terminal disease asks the nurse to explain the difference between hospice and palliative care.Which is the best response by the nurse?

• A)"A patient must have less than 6 months to live to qualify for palliative care."
• B)"Hospice provides support for the patient and family during the dying process."
• C)"There is no difference between hospice care and palliative care."
• D)"Palliative care provides financial support for patients at the end of life."

Understand the clinical implications of electrolyte imbalances in patients with various health conditions.

Identify signs and symptoms associated with specific fluid and electrolyte imbalances.

Recognize the relationship between acid-base balance and respiratory or metabolic conditions.

Evaluate the effects of intravenous fluid therapy on electrolyte balance and patient outcomes.

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