A hospice nurse is asked by another nurse "Who should be referred for hospice care?" The best
reply would be
a. "Clients in the end stage of any disease are eligible.".
b. "Hospice is primarily for terminally ill cancer sufferers.".
c. "We are best equipped to care for clients with end-stage renal disease.".
d. "Clients with progressive neurological disease can be admitted once respiration is
affected.".
A
A hospice cares for terminally ill clients regardless of diagnosis.
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