A physician suggests hospice care for a patient with aggressive brain cancer that is not responding to curative care. Which of the following is true about hospice care?

A. It focuses on relieving pain using alternative comfort measures instead of medications.
B. It is not designed to meet the emotional needs of the patient or family.
C. The care occurs in a hospice facility that is separate from other medical facilities.
D. It is not designed to target the underlying disease process.
E. It focuses on care in the hospital.


Answer: D

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