Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has advanced lung cancer. The client's provider has recommended hospice services for the client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a correct understanding of hospice care?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: "I should expect the hospice team to help me manage my dyspnea." This statement indicates a correct understanding of hospice care because managing symptoms like dyspnea (difficulty breathing) is a primary goal of hospice care. Hospice focuses on providing comfort and quality of life for terminally ill patients, rather than pursuing aggressive treatments or searching for a cure.
The other choices are incorrect because:
A: This statement is incorrect as hospice care is focused on palliative care and quality of life, not curative treatments.
C: This statement is incorrect because hospice care is typically provided to patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
D: This statement is incorrect as hospice care can be provided in various settings, including the patient's own home, not just in long-term care facilities.
The other choices are incorrect because:
A: This statement is incorrect as hospice care is focused on palliative care and quality of life, not curative treatments.
C: This statement is incorrect because hospice care is typically provided to patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
D: This statement is incorrect as hospice care can be provided in various settings, including the patient's own home, not just in long-term care facilities.