Which individuals should be included in a hospice team? (Select all that apply.)
a. Physical therapist working to regain patient ability to walk
b. Nurse to manage symptoms of pain and nausea
c. Social worker to assist with community resources
d. Bereavement counselor to provide assistance to family and loved ones
e. Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support
f. Hospitalist to direct an emergency response team and provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
ANS: B, C, D, E
The hospice team is multidisciplinary and includes physician, nurse, social worker, chaplain, home health aide, and bereavement counselor. Because the hospice philosophy is one of support and symptom management, physical therapy designed to restore function would not be involved. CPR would not be appropriate for a hospice patient.
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