Author Question: What are the goals of hospice service? (Select all that apply.) a. Alleviating symptoms of ... (Read 18 times)

fasfsadfdsfa · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What are the goals of hospice service? (Select all that apply.)

a. Alleviating symptoms of approaching death
b. Educating and supporting primary caregivers
c. Using family input for designing a plan of care
d. Encouraging patients and caregivers to enjoy life
e. Focusing on the desires of the family in the plan of care

Question 2

Which are signs and symptoms of approaching death? (Select all that apply.)

a. Mottled extremities
b. Significant increase in urine output
c. Increased restlessness and pulling at bed linens
d. Alteration in rhythmic respiration
e. Increased pulse rate

raenoj · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
The plan of care should focus on the desires of the patient, not the desires of the family members.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D, E
Mottled extremities, a significant decrease in urine output, an increased restlessness, alteration in rhythmic respirations, and increased pulse rate are all symptoms of approaching death.