Which of the following hospice care team members provides a constant liaison between the client and the hospice team and may suggest approaches to care that meet with everyone's approval?
A) Caregiver
B) Primary care provider
C) Nurse
D) Home health aide
A
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Primary (family) caregivers are vital to the client's care. They provide a constant liaison between the client and the hospice team and may suggest approaches to care that meet with everyone's approval. Caregivers often can identify changes in the client's condition that might not be noticeable to others.
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