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Caiter2013

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The emphasis in hospice care is on
 
  a. curative actions c. palliative care
  b. life-sustaining efforts d. research

Question 2

Diagnosing is considered to be in which step of the nursing process?
 
  a. first c. third
  b. second d. fourth


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

C
Palliative care is care provided for the sole purpose of providing comfort to the patient rather than curing any problems. The focus is on symptom management.

Answer to Question 2

B


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