The hospice nurse provides time to confer with the patient and family to:
a. show concern.
b. report changes in the plan of care designed by the team.
c. confirm the ongoing reimbursement.
d. plan for changes in the scope of care.
D
The basic goals of hospice address controlling or alleviating patient's symptoms, and allowing the patient and caregiver to be involved in planning care.
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