An older patient who is terminally ill is receiving hospice care at home. What suggestion should the hospice nurse make in preparation for the patient's death?
1. Discuss being admitted to a hospital.
2. Suggest transferring to a long-term care facility.
3. Recommend admission to an inpatient hospice setting.
4. Find out what the patient needs to be comfortable at home.
4
Rationale: Most Americans express a preference to die in their own homes. The hospice nurse should not discuss that the patient be admitted to a hospital.
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