Common diseases that you will see in a hospice setting include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. congestive heart failure (CHF).
b. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
c. cerebral palsy.
d. Alzheimer's disease.
c
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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way to comfort a distraught patient?
A. Offer the patient tissues or a cup of water to help with composure. B. Provide the patient with information about their diagnosis, support groups, or treatment options. C. Remain composed and professional, saying "I am sorry you are going through this." D. Tell the patient "I know exactly how you feel." E. Inform the physician of the patient's condition prior to entering the exam room.
Nursing home costs for elderly Americans ____.
A. are covered by Medicare B. are mostly covered by long-term care insurance C. are decreasing because of improved medications D. are mostly covered by Medicaid