Metastatic cancer
A client is diagnosed with metastatic cancer. The family asks the nurse. “What the difference between hospice and palliative care?” The nurse correctly responds with which statement?
A. “Palliative care is to prevent and treat symptoms and side effects of cancer treatments.”
B.” Hospice is for clients with a prognosis of less than 12 months to live.”
C.” Hospice care allows for continued chemotherapy treatments, and palliative care does not.”
D. “Palliative care requires revaluation every 30 days.”
