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haleyc112

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Palliative care means assuring the patient's comfort and includes emotional care for the dying and their families.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The pro re nata (PRN) approach to medical care means that medication is given only after the patient is experiencing significant pain.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

False


haleyc112

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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