A nurse is admitting a new patient into the hospice program. Before planning end-of-life care and decisions, the nurse must consider which of the following?
A. The culture and heritage of the patient
B. Mental status and competence
C. Patient's physical health status
D. Health-care benefits
ANS: A
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