The nurse notes on the chart that a patient with Wilms tumor is to receive palliative care only. The nurse knows this means:
a. The child will continue to receive treatment to cure the tumor
b. The child will be kept sedated
c. The parents will be relieved of the care of their child
d. The child will achieve a comfortable and dignified death
D
Palliative care provides a patient with a comfortable and dignified death. Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and comfort. All curative therapies are halted. A great deal of care is involved because the care also involves the family of the patient.
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