The nurse is discussing hospice care with the family of a client dying of cancer. The spouse asks the nurse if Medicare will continue to pay if the client lives longer than 6 months. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "I will call someone in the finance office to come speak with you about your question."
B) "Are you concerned about paying for your spouse's health care?"
C) "It is unlikely your husband will live past 6 months."
D) "Please ask the doctor to explain the role of hospice before discharge."
Answer: B
The nurse is responsible for explaining resources that the client and family will need for ongoing care. Finding someone to explain the hospice benefit is the best response for the nurse to make. The nurse should not question the spouse's concern about paying for health care. The nurse has no way of knowing how long the client will live. The physician will most likely not have the most current information regarding the hospice benefit. The best individual to explain this benefit would be someone from the finance department.
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