A terminally ill client is being provided home care. The client's family members are anxious to know about the benefits of providing home care to the dying client
Which of the following is a positive feature of providing home care to dying clients? A) Promotes spiritual support
B) Ensures 24/7 nursing support
C) Offers access to a greater variety of medications
D) Provides emotional and physical comfort
D
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1. Health promotion. 2. Problem resolution. 3. Illness prevention. 4. Health restoration.
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1. Leukemias 2. Osteosarcomas 3. Large cell carcinomas 4. Non-small cell carcinomas
Which of the following fundamental responsibilities of nurses are included in the preamble of the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics?
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