The nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a patient diagnosed with terminal cancer. Which question is appropriate when collecting information on the current health history?
1) Do you have advance directives?
2) Who has the Medical Power of Attorney?
3) Do you have any young children?
4) What is the list of current medications that you are prescribed?
Question 2
The nurse is conducting an assessment for a hospice patient being cared for in the home. The caregiver appears to be experiencing stress. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
1) Asking the caregiver whether the patient should be admitted to an inpatient hospice
2) Telling the caregiver it will get worse before it gets better
3) Assessing the caregiver for burnout
4) Prescribing the caregiver a sedative to allow for more restful sleep
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