Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client's family discussing palliative careA student nurse is describing palliative care to a client's family. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates a need for correction by the registered nurse?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Correct Answer: C - "Palliative care is the same as hospice care"
Rationale: Palliative care and hospice care are not the same. Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses, regardless of prognosis. It can be provided alongside curative treatment. Hospice care, on the other hand, is specifically for patients with a terminal illness and focuses on end-of-life care when curative treatment is no longer an option. Therefore, the student nurse needs to correct this statement to ensure the family understands the distinctions between palliative care and hospice care.
Summary:
A: Correct - Palliative care focuses on the care of the client.
B: Correct - Palliative care involves an inter-professional approach.
D: Correct - Palliative care includes symptom management.
E, F, G: No information provided.
Rationale: Palliative care and hospice care are not the same. Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses, regardless of prognosis. It can be provided alongside curative treatment. Hospice care, on the other hand, is specifically for patients with a terminal illness and focuses on end-of-life care when curative treatment is no longer an option. Therefore, the student nurse needs to correct this statement to ensure the family understands the distinctions between palliative care and hospice care.
Summary:
A: Correct - Palliative care focuses on the care of the client.
B: Correct - Palliative care involves an inter-professional approach.
D: Correct - Palliative care includes symptom management.
E, F, G: No information provided.