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cagreen833

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A cancer patient asks the nurse what the criteria are for hospice care. What should the nurse answer?
 
  a. Having a terminal illness, such as cancer
  b. Needing assistance with pain management
  c. Expected to live less than 6 to 12 more months
  d. Completion of an advance directive

Question 2

The nurse is completing discharge education for the patient regarding home medications. Which patient behavior is an indication that the patient understands the directions regarding the antibiotic medication?
 
  a. The patient nods throughout the educational session.
  b. The patient reads the medication prescription out loud.
  c. The patient states, I will finish the antibiotic in ten days.
  d. The patient asks where to get the prescription filled.


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Harbringer

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

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The criterion for hospice care is being expected to live less than 6 to 12 more months. Patients with a terminal illness are not eligible until that point. Palliative care provides assistance with pain management when a patient is not eligible for hospice care. An advance directive can be completed by any person, even those who are healthy.

Answer to Question 2

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The patient stating the time frame for when the medication will be complete is the best answer. Nodding, reading the prescription out loud, or knowing where to get the prescription filled does not indicate understanding regarding directions for taking the antibiotic.


cagreen833

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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