You are caring for a patient has just been given a 6-month prognosis. The patient states that he would like to die at home. The patient's care needs are unable to be met in a home environment. What might you suggest as an alternative?
A) Discuss a referral for rehabilitation hospital
B) Panel the patient for a personal care home
C) Discuss a referral for acute care
D) Discuss a referral for hospice care
Ans: D
Feedback: Hospice care can be provided in several settings. Because of the high cost associated with free-standing hospices, care is often delivered by coordinating services provided by both hospitals and the community. The primary goal of hospice care is to provide support to the patient and family. Patients who are referred to hospice care generally have less than 6 months to live. Option A is incorrect; a rehabilitation hospital is inappropriate at this time. Option B is incorrect; this is a distracter for this test question. Option C is incorrect; again, this is an inappropriate referral for this patient.
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