Author Question: Which term best describes emphasis on the relief of physical symptoms when a cure for the underlying ... (Read 57 times)

xclash · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which term best describes emphasis on the relief of physical symptoms when a cure for the underlying disease is not possible?

a. chronic care c. terminal care
b. palliative care d. hospice care

Question 2

According to the Nursing Intervention Classification system, Domain 6 generally deals with issues related to

a. basic physiological needs c. health systems
b. complex physiologi-cal needs d. behavioral issues

rnehls · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Palliative care is different from hospice care in that it emphasizes relief of physical symptoms when a cure for the underlying disease is not possible. These symptoms may or may not be a part of the imminent terminal phase of the disease.

Answer to Question 2

C