Hospice nurses provide care in a variety of settings, including clients' homes, long-term-care facilities, and hospice residences. After the client dies, what happens next?
A) The hospice services are provided to the families of the former residence clients only.
B) The hospice services continue for family and friends during the bereavement period, up to one month after the death.
C) The hospice nurse continues to care for the client's family for up to one year.
D) Nurses assist the family to work through their grief during the period of mourning.
Ans: C
After the death of the patient, the hospice nurse continues to care for the client's family during the bereavement period for up to one year. Nurses help the family to work through their loss.
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