After teaching a group of students about hospice and its view of end-of-life care, which statement by the students indicates a need for additional teaching?
A) Care should attend to the body, mind, and spirit.
B) Death is not considered a taboo topic.
C) Medical technology should be used widely.
D) Clients have a right to truthful discussion.
Question 2
A client will receive hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit. The nurse understands that which of the following is true?
A) The client denies terminal prognosis.
B) The client has a prognosis of at least 6 months of life.
C) The client chooses life-extending care.
D) The hospice acts as clinical and financial case manager.