Palliative treatments refer to which of the following?
a. Sending the patient to physical therapy to cure an injury
b. Giving the patient antibiotics or other medications
c. Making the patient more comfortable and more able to tolerate her pain
d. Assessing the patient's diet for nutritional needs
Ans: c. Making the patient more comfortable and more able to tolerate her pain
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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