A Patient, Planning to Receive Hospice Care, Tells the Nurse

Multiple Choice

A patient, planning to receive hospice care, tells the nurse that he is questioning his decision because he wants to take advantage of treatment options that might prolong his life and is afraid that hospice is a "death sentence." Which of the following responses should the nurse give this patient?

A) Unfortunately, once you agree to hospice, other treatment options are not available to you.
B) You can be discharged from hospice if you get better or if you want to try a treatment to cure the illness.
C) The chances of a new treatment becoming available are highly unlikely.
D) Maybe you need to understand the severity of your illness and your prognosis.