Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Care

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the care of a dying older person in the United States today in contrast to that in 1900?

• A) Today, the care of a dying older person has shifted to the family members, whereas in 1900, hospice was the most common choice.
• B) Today, older people choose to die at home surrounded by friends and family, whereas in 1900, most people chose to die in nursing homes.
• C) Unlike in 1900, the exposure to death and its painful surroundings have decreased today.
• D) Unlike in 1900, most of the dying people are cared for by distant relatives today.

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