DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
ADULTHOOD PHYSICAL COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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prolong life
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quality of life
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to cure patients
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Unlike other medical care, the focus of hospice care isn’t to cure the underlying disease. The goal is to support the highest quality of life possible for whatever time remains.
Detailed explanation-2: -A primary goal of hospice care is to provide the patient with a life expectancy of six months or less with comfort and support. In addition, hospice services allow the patient to focus on their goals and spend more quality time with family members.
Detailed explanation-3: -Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas: physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual needs, and practical tasks. Of course, the family of the dying person needs support as well, with practical tasks and emotional distress.
Detailed explanation-4: -I’m going to discuss three essential components of palliative care: identifying goals of care, controlling symptoms and caring for the whole person.