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JGIBBSON

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The family caring for an older adult in their home feels that they need assistance from a hospice service. The nurse instructs them that service can be initiated by:
 
  a. family request.
  b. patient request.
  c. medical certification.
  d. referral by a hospice nurse.

Question 2

The nurse uses a diagram to show how the arteries in the umbilical cord carry:
 
  a. nutrients to the fetus from the placenta.
  b. oxygenated blood to perfuse the placenta.
  c. antibodies from the mother to the fetus.
  d. deoxygenated blood back to the placenta.


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laurnthompson

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Hospice agencies provide care at the end of life. Medical certification is required for terminal care.

Answer to Question 2

D
The arteries of the umbilical cord are unique in that they carry deoxygenated blood back to the placenta.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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