Providing care that is symptomatic but will not alter the course of disease is called:
a. hospitable c. palliative
b. managed d. therapeutic
C
Palliative care is care that relieves the symptoms, such as pain, but will not alter the course of disease. The goal is to ensure the highest possible quality of life for the client and family.
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What will be an ideal response?
Because of the dietary influences of Buddhism, many Buddhists adhere to which of the following?
A) Are lacto-ovo vegetarians B) May avoid garlic and onions C) Fast during Ramadan D) May avoid blood-colored root vegetables
Which is an appropriate intervention for a child with nephrotic syndrome who is edematous?
a. Teach the child to minimize body movements. b. Change the child's position every 2 hours. c. Avoid the use of skin lotions. d. Bathe every other day.
Effectiveness of a given type of therapy is BEST documented by:
a. client satisfaction surveys b. outcomes measured by the therapists c. reassessments by the referral sources d. empirical research studies