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Garrulous

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What is the primary objective of hospice programs?
 
  a. To provide comfort and peace at a difficult time
  b. To reduce the cost of care for the terminally ill
  c. To keep clients at home until the end of life
  d. To provide care for terminally ill clients expected to live longer than 6 months

Question 2

Which factor is important for the nurse to consider when coordinating care to ensure a comforta-ble and peaceful death?
 
  a. The unique stress dying patients often experience
  b. The cultural values, expectations, and preferences of the family
  c. The communication style of each family member
  d. The abilities of the nurse and health care team


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Shshxj

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The focus of hospice care is comfort, peace, and a sense of dignity at a very difficult time. Com-prehensive services emphasize continuity of care.

Answer to Question 2

B
Cultures vary in their beliefs and responses to death. Nurses should know the differences in cul-tural responses so that they can effectively help people in their time of need.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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