Home healthcare and home hospice care are two different types of home health services. What are the differences between these services? Select all that apply
a. Home healthcare promotes independence in clients; home hospice care promotes comfort and quality of life.
b. Home healthcare promotes comfort and symptom management; hospice care promotes self-care.
c. Home healthcare is focused on teaching self-care; home hospice care is focused on teaching skilled care to caregivers.
d. Home hospice care is focused on managing symptoms; home healthcare is focused on fostering independence.
ANS: A, D
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