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neverstopbelieb

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Palliative care __________.
 
  A) relieves pain and other symptoms rather than prolonging life
  B) includes the provision of life-saving measures, such as respirators
  C) involves emergency room treatment and aggressive medical intervention
  D) emphasizes rehabilitation rather than high-quality terminal care

Question 2

When their mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, the Johnson family chose to care for her at home using a comprehensive program of support services that provided an interdisciplinary care team. The team emphasized quality of life with palliative care. The Johnson family chose the __________ approach.
 
  A) home health
  B) hospice
  C) home hospital
  D) long-term care



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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