Following a severe hemorrhagic stroke 5 weeks prior, a 76-year-old man is experiencing a protracted decline in his health that his care team expects to end in death
The nurse manager on the acute medical unit of the hospital where he is presently receiving care has suggested the possibility of hospice care to the client's family. Which of the following interventions would the family most likely expect to give up should they choose this option? A) Psychosocial support aimed at the family's response to their father's imminent death.
B) Surgical removal of plaques from the client's cerebral arteries to prevent future strokes.
C) A primary focus on the client's quality of life in the time until his death.
D) Spiritual care in line with the family's belief system.
B
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The focus of hospice care is on quality of life and preparation for death rather than medical intervention aimed at treating or preventing future pathophysiological events.
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