Palliative care should be considered for a terminally-ill child:
1. Within 1 year of death.
2. Within 2 months of death.
3. When a terminal illness is present.
4. At no time. It is not appropriate for children.
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1. Planning can occur, but should be started when a terminal diagnosis is present to provide the plan of care for the child.
2. Planning can occur, but should be started when a terminal diagnosis is present to provide the plan of care for the child.
3. The knowledge of the terminal illness and letting the family and patient be involved in the decision-making processes facilitates palliative care so that the patient is as comfortable as possible.
4. Palliative care is appropriate for children with a terminal illness.
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