The nurse is instructing others on the use of hospice care. Which statements would indicate to the nurse that the teaching session has been effective?
Select all that apply.
1. "Hospice care is designed for individuals with a terminal prognosis who cannot stay at the hospital."
2. "Hospice care is designed for individuals with a terminal prognosis who decide to spend their final days at home with their families."
3. "Hospice care is designed for individuals with a terminal prognosis who decide to stay in the hospital for symptom management."
4. "Hospice care is designed for individuals with a terminal prognosis who have to go into a hospice center for proper symptom management."
5. "Hospice care is designed for individuals with a terminal prognosis who decide to receive treatment for their symptoms at home, the hospital, or the hospice center."
Correct Answer: 2,3,5
Hospice care is a philosophy of care designed for the individual with a terminal prognosis and the individual's family members. Hospice care can be received in the home, hospital, hospice center, or community. Hospice services begin when the patient has 6 months or less to live and ends with the family 1 year after the death of the patient.
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