A nurse is admitting a new patient into the hospice program. Before planning end-of-life care and decisions, the nurse must consider which of the following?
A. The culture and heritage of the patient
B. Mental status and competence
C. Patient's physical health status
D. Health-care benefits
Question 2
A nurse is beginning a new position with a home-care agency that provides hospice care. The nurse learns that the primary role of the nurse providing hospice care is to
A. Provide for the patient's medical needs at the end of life.
B. Help the patient stay active until their death.
C. Assist the patient and family through the dying process and toward a good death.
D. Provide hygiene and personal care when the family is unable to.