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washai

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on: Jun 22, 2018
The approach to more humane care for the terminally ill that integrates physical care for the terminally ill with the patient's family and home is called
 
  a. hospice
  b. perpetual care
  c. a day hospital
  d. a life-support system

Question 2

Which of these is not a common physiological change that occurs shortly before death?
 
  a. body temperature lowers
  b. blood pressure increases
  c. circulation becomes poor
  d. breathing becomes more rapid and labored


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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