The Hospice Nurse Has Provided a Presentation to Student Nurses

Multiple Choice

The hospice nurse has provided a presentation to student nurses on barriers to effective end-of-life care. Which statement made by a student indicates that additional teaching is needed?

A) "Most patients have good pain management and are comfortable when they die."
B) "Referrals to hospice or palliative care often aren't made when appropriate."
C) "When a patient is dying, there can be disagreements about the goal of their care."
D) "Healthcare professionals often have difficulty in being honest with patients when a prognosis is poor."