What symptom of hospice patients is the most dreaded and feared, and should be a priority of symptom management?
a. Fear
b. Anger
c. Grief
d. Pain
ANS: D
While hospice patients experience all of these symptoms, pain is the most dreaded and feared. Pain disrupts the quality, activities, and enjoyment of life. Pain should be a priority of symptom management in hospice care.
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