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xclash

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which term best describes emphasis on the relief of physical symptoms when a cure for the underlying disease is not possible?
 
  a. chronic care c. terminal care
  b. palliative care d. hospice care

Question 2

According to the Nursing Intervention Classification system, Domain 6 generally deals with issues related to
 
  a. basic physiological needs c. health systems
  b. complex physiologi-cal needs d. behavioral issues


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rnehls

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

B
Palliative care is different from hospice care in that it emphasizes relief of physical symptoms when a cure for the underlying disease is not possible. These symptoms may or may not be a part of the imminent terminal phase of the disease.

Answer to Question 2

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xclash

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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