PALLIATIVE CARE
SHERPATH TEST WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which patients should be recommended to receive palliative
care?
Select all that apply.
A. A patient suffering from AIDS
B. A patient with cancer who is in remission
C. A patient recently diagnosed with hypertension
D. A patient with rapidly progressing multiple sclerosis
E. A patient with epilepsy who is having trouble with daily tasks
A, D, E
A patient with stage 2 lung cancer was referred to palliative
care. The patient's spouse voices concern and asks the nurse,
"So, does this mean my partner is going to die soon?" How
should the nurse respond?
A. "Yes, palliative care is given at the end of life."
B. "Likely, your spouse's prognosis is not very good."
C. "Palliative care is given to patients at all stages of their
disease."
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