The son of a 70-year-old man dying of cancer asks the nurse to tell him about the hospice program, so he can help his father decide if the program would be of benefit to him. Which of the following responses should be given by the nurse?
a. At hospice, your father will be heavily medicated, so he will not have pain.
b. All of your fathers care will be provided by nurses at hospice.
c. Hospice care can take place either at home or in a hospice facility.
d. Visiting hours are about the same at hospice as they are here in the hospital.
Answer: c. Hospice care can take place either at home or in a hospice facility.
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