Author Question: A nurse has referred a home care client to hospice care. Which of the following best explains the ... (Read 53 times)

luminitza · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse has referred a home care client to hospice care. Which of the following best explains the rationale for this referral?

a. To provide comfort and peace at a diffi-cult time
b. To reduce the cost of care for the termi-nally ill
c. To keep clients at home until the end of life
d. To provide care for terminally ill clients expected to live longer than 6 months

Question 2

A nurse is implementing a population-focused model of home care delivery. Which of the fol-lowing actions would most likely be taken by the nurse?

a. Use an assessment protocol when con-ducting visits
b. Collaborate with other disciplines
c. Provide care for a specific population
d. Apply high-intensity interventions

Cnarkel · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The focus of hospice care is comfort, peace, and a sense of dignity at a very difficult time. Com-prehensive services emphasize continuity of care. Hospice care is provided for those with a life expectancy of less than 6 months. Hospice is the only Medicare benefit that includes medica-tions, medical equipment, 24 hours/7 days a week access to care, and support for family members after death. Hospice care does not reduce the cost of care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Population-focused home care models of care usually include structured approaches to regular visits with assessment protocols, focused health education, counseling, and health-related support and coaching.