Which of the following represents a major philosophy of the hospice concept?
A. Improving the quality of life for a client with a terminal illness
B. Assisting the family of a terminally ill client to grieve more efficiently
C. Ensuring that a terminally ill client is never alone
D. Removing the stigma of death
A
The philosophic foundation of the hospice movement is to use an interdisciplinary approach to facilitate both the quality of life and death with dignity for clients with terminal disease.
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a. Conduct assessments identifying strengths and current health status b. Evaluate current local health care systems and forces for change c. Guide the community toward long-range visioning d. Mobilize the community to become involved
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a. desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) c. protamine sulfate b. heparin d. warfarin
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1. Active bowel sounds 2. Dry skin 3. Intact mucous membranes 4. Susceptibility of the client
During prenatal class, the nurse teaches expectant couples about the importance of the amniotic fluid and its functions. What
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