An older patient with terminal cancer asks the nurse to explain ...

[darbym82]

An older patient with terminal cancer asks the nurse to explain palliative care. How should the nurse respond to this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. It is the same as hospice care.
  2. It is always provided in the home.
  3. It can be provided along with life-prolonging care.
  4. It is helpful for chronic health problems for which there is no cure.
  5. It improves the quality of life while facing a life-threatening illness.

Question 2

Institutional mistreatment of the elderly is most likely to occur if
 
  A) the long-term care facility is adequately staffed with caregivers.
  B) the long-term care facility provides educational inservice training for the staff.
  C) clients are aggressive toward staff members.
  D) caregiving staff are not required to work overtime and are screened for burnout.

[atrochim]

Answer to Question 1

3,4,5
Rationale: Palliative care is not the same as hospice care. Palliative care is focused on the relief of suffering in an attempt to achieve the best possible quality of life for patients with serious illness and their families. Hospice care is focused on support and care for the patient in the last phase of an incurable disease so that the patient may live life as fully and comfortably as possible.

Answer to Question 2

C

[darbym82]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ricroger]

Excellent