Because the family is confused about the meaning of palliative care, the hospice nurse explains it as treatment that is centered on a(n):
a. aggressive approach to prolong life.
b. protocol of pain relief.
c. form of organized care which relieves the family of responsibility.
d. integrated service of support for alleviation of symptoms.
D
Palliative care is not curative but is an integrated plan designed to relieve pain and control symptoms.
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