Which of the following would be typical for a patient in hospice care?

A) As death nears, the patient is weaned from pain medications.
B) The patient and family have regular visits from a social worker.
C) The patient is transported to the hospital for weekly evaluation.
D) Pain medications are used to keep the patient sedated.


Answer: B

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