Which of the following is an additional goal of home care of the terminally ill patient near the end of life?

a. Prolong life.
b. Maximize comfort and well-being.
c. Maximize equipment use.
d. Minimize medication use.


ANS: B
Although the primary goal of home care involves minimizing a patient's dependence on institu-tional care, an additional goal is to maximize the comfort and well-being of the terminally ill pa-tient near the end of life.

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