Author Question: When questioned by a patient about the difference between palliative care and the services provided ... (Read 51 times)

Bernana · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When questioned by a patient about the difference between palliative care and the services provided by hospice, a nurse explains that palliative treatment

1. Is aggressive, but administered to cure the disease.
2. Is geared toward the patient, family, and their wishes.
3. May be aggressive and is directed at eliminating discomfort.
4. Indicates the patient has fewer than 6 months to live.

Question 2

The wife of a patient who is nearing the end of his life tells a nurse that she is worried because her husband is not getting enough fluids. The nurse responds by saying:

1. He will drink when he gets thirsty. Don't worry about him.
2. It is natural to become dehydrated before death. It will actually make him more comfortable.
3. I will let his physician know about it. He may want to start an IV to keep him hydrated.
4. Your husband has signed a living will indicating he doesn't want to be given food and water.