Which of the following is true for a patient to receive home hospice care?
a. A primary caregiver must be living in the home.
b. Caregiver support is available 9 AM to 5 PM daily.
c. If the patient goes to the hospital, all prehospital orders are canceled.
d. In the hospital, the home hospice care person must provide personal care.
A
For a patient to receive home hospice care, a primary caregiver must be living in the home. The primary caregiver receives support from professional and volunteer hospice team members who are available 24 hours a day. If a patient receiving home hospice care goes to the hospital for the management of acute symptoms, a hospice nurse coordinates care between the home and hospital settings.
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