For AGI Deductions Are Commonly Referred to as Deductions "Above

question 85

True/False

For AGI deductions are commonly referred to as deductions "above the line."

Appreciate the role of nurse-patient-family interaction in adjusting to loss and facilitating the mourning process.

Develop strategies for assisting patients and families in setting realistic goals and maintaining hope in facing terminal illness.

Understand the ethical considerations and steps to take with a brain-dead patient on a ventilator.

Identify strategies to manage emotional well-being and avoid compassion fatigue for healthcare professionals dealing with death.

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Definitions:

Medicare

A federal program of health insurance for persons 65 years and older.

Medicaid

A combined federal and state program that uses general revenues to fund health care for the poor. Eligibility is tied closely to economic status.

Hospice Care

Specialized care designed to provide support and comfort to people in the final phase of a terminal illness.

Prison Hospice Programs

End-of-life care programs within prison settings, designed to provide palliative care to terminally ill inmates with the assistance of fellow inmates trained as caregivers.