Because the family is confused about the meaning of palliative care, the hospice nurse needs to explain the focus of care. What is the focus of palliative care?
a. An aggressive approach to prolong life
b. A protocol of pain relief
c. A form of organized care, which relieves the family of responsibility
d. An integrated service of support for alleviation of symptoms
ANS: D
Palliative care is not curative but is an integrated plan designed to relieve pain and control symptoms. The goal is not to prolong life. While pain relief may be one aspect of hospice care, it is not what treatment is centered upon. The family is not relieved of their responsibility.
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