Asked by
Barbie Garcia
on Oct 23, 2024
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Which treatment would be refused by a patient who has requested palliative care?
A) Therapeutic touch
B) Supplemental oxygen
C) Narcotic pain medications
D) Knee-replacement surgery
Palliative Care
Specialized medical care that aims to relieve pain and distressing symptoms in patients with serious illnesses, focused on improving quality of life.
Knee-Replacement Surgery
A medical procedure in which diseased or damaged parts of the knee joint are replaced with artificial parts.
Narcotic Pain Medications
A class of drugs used to relieve acute or chronic pain, which work by altering the perception of pain in the brain.
- Acquire insight into the responsibilities and support rendered by hospice care facilitators for patients and their family members.
Verified Answer
MG
Learning Objectives
- Acquire insight into the responsibilities and support rendered by hospice care facilitators for patients and their family members.