A nurse is preparing an educational program for her peers. The presentation is about palliative care. Which of the following information does the nurse need to include? Select all that apply
A) Palliative care focuses on patients who are close to death.
B) Palliative care focuses on alleviation of pain and management of troublesome symptoms.
C) Palliative care can be delivered for extended periods of time and throughout all phases of the treatment process.
D) Palliative care can provide respite care for family members.
B, C, D
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Treatment for a child with cystic fibrosis with gastrointestinal symptoms may include:
1. Pancreatic enzymes. 2. Fat-soluble vitamins. 3. No immunizations. 4. 1 and 2.
Patients with peripheral vascular disease are at high risk of pressure ulcers
Indicate whether the statement is true or false