Which requirement for Medicare coverage of hospice services is particularly troublesome for persons in advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease?
a. That the person be terminally ill and have 6 months or less to live
b. That the person have a form of cancer
c. That the person forgo prescription drugs intended to cure the condition
d. That the person reside in their own home
a
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What infrequently used test is usually performed between the 8th and 11th week of pregnancy but produces a risk of miscarriage of 1 in 100 to 1 in 200 pregnancies?
a) amniocentesis b) ultrasound sonography c) chorionic villus sampling (CVS) d) first-trimester screen
During an interview, Dr. Jimenez's client becomes very quiet, and there is a long period of silence. What should Dr. Jimenez do in this case?
a. She should say nothing until the client takes the initiative to speak again, even if it takes a very long time. b. She should assume that the client is demonstrating resistance to the current topic. c. She should say something just to break the awkward tension of the silence. d. She should respond in such a way that encourages communication and understanding.