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jman1234

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which of the following statements about hospice care is not true?
 
  a. Hospice care serves the dying patient exclusively
  b. Hospice care is responsive 24 hours a day 7 days a week
  c. Hospice care has a small patient-to-worker ratio
  d. Hospice care encourages the involvement of the patient's personal physician

Question 2

Osteoporosis may cause a stooped posture, decreasing active lung space, which contributes to decreased air flow.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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duy1981999

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Hospice care serves not only the dying patient but also the patient's family, finding out their needs and responding to them in a culturally sensitive way. Responses B, C, and D all are true statements about hospice care.

Answer to Question 2

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Osteoporosis often causes compression of the vertebral column, leading to a bent-over or stooped posture. This posture allows less space for lung expansion and air flow.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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