Hospice and palliative care nursing is a rapidly developing specialty in nursing. Which facts have contributed to this growth? (Select all that apply.)
a. End-of-life care is largely the responsibility of nurses.
b. End-of-life needs are expected to increase with the aging population.
c. Nursing curricula have prepared nurses to deal effectively with dying patients and their families.
d. Palliative care is a new focus of advanced practice nurses.
e. Hospice and palliative care nurses work in a variety of settings.
ANS: A, B, E
Correct
"End-of-life care is largely the responsibility of nurses" is correct because palliative care reflects the holistic philosophy of nursing, and comfort and relief have always been nursing responsibilities. "End-of-life needs are expected to increase with the aging population" is correct because as the population ages there will be a greater demand for end-of-life care as the number of individuals needing care increases. "Hospice and palliative care nurses work in a variety of settings" is correct because palliative care takes place in hospitals, homes, hospices, skilled nursing homes, etc.
Incorrect
"Nursing curricula have prepared nurses to deal effectively with dying patients and their families" is incorrect because nursing educational programs have not prepared nurses well as the content related to end-of-life issues and palliative care has been limited. "Palliative care is a new focus of advanced practice nurses" is incorrect because palliative care has been a focus of many nurses, not just advanced practice nurses.
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