In the United States, what belief is the hospice movement based on?
A) Meaningful living during terminal illness requires technologic interventions.
B) Meaningful living during terminal illness is best supported in designated facilities.
C) Meaningful living during terminal illness is best supported in the home.
D) Meaningful living during terminal illness is meant to prolong physiologic dying.
Ans: C
Feedback: The hospice movement in the United States is based on the belief that meaningful living is achievable during terminal illness and that it is best supported in the home, free from technologic interventions to prolong physiologic dying.
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