A nurse has referred a home care client to hospice care. Which of the following best explains the rationale for this referral?
a. To provide comfort and peace at a diffi-cult time
b. To reduce the cost of care for the termi-nally ill
c. To keep clients at home until the end of life
d. To provide care for terminally ill clients expected to live longer than 6 months
ANS: A
The focus of hospice care is comfort, peace, and a sense of dignity at a very difficult time. Com-prehensive services emphasize continuity of care. Hospice care is provided for those with a life expectancy of less than 6 months. Hospice is the only Medicare benefit that includes medica-tions, medical equipment, 24 hours/7 days a week access to care, and support for family members after death. Hospice care does not reduce the cost of care.
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