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joblessjake · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurse assists a patient to receive hospice care for a terminal illness, which is classified as what level of healthcare service?

1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Tertiary
4. Primary and tertiary

Question 2

The U.S. healthcare system is based on what fiscal approach?

1. Healthcare is a basic right provided to all equally.
2. Ability to pay determines access to care.
3. Only the rich are entitled to healthcare.
4. Health insurance is required to obtain care.

jrpg123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Hospice care is a tertiary service providing comfort care to those with an irreversible condition.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
In the U.S., the ability to pay often determines who has access to care. Those with limited access are often referred to as medically indigent.