A nurse is caring for a client whose pancreatic cancer has been categorized as a terminal illness. Which of the following is true of a terminal illness?
A) Death is expected within 72 hours.
B) Recovery is beyond reasonable expectation.
C) Recovery is dependent on the client's treatment options.
D) Recovery takes a minimum of 3 months.
B
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A terminal illness is a condition from which recovery is beyond reasonable expectation. However, this does not mean that death is immediately imminent. Clients with terminal illness do not recover from the illness; they may be treated symptomatically and provided care and comfort.
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