The nurse is aware that hospice care can be made available to ...

[serike]

The nurse is aware that hospice care can be made available to terminal patients who:
 
  a. have a life expectancy of only 12 months.
  b. are Medicaid-qualified.
  c. agree to palliative measures.
  d. are hospitalized.

Question 2

The dying patient with terminal liver cancer says to the nurse, I'm going to take a long time to die, aren't I? I'm going to get sicker and weaker every day. The nurse's best response would be:
 
  a. Your type of cancer is usually fatal in 4 to 6 months.
  b. I don't want to hear this kind of negative talk. Make use of the time you have.
  c. We have many medications that can make you feel better.
  d. What concerns you the most about your dying?

[heinisk01]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

[serike]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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