Q1. Mr. Hitzert is an 80-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with OAT cell carcinoma. His prognosis is poor, and he has chosen not to be treated and enter hospice. Mr. Hitzert has been a widow for over 40 years. He will be moving in with his daughter and her family. She is a labor and delivery nurse. What role does hospice play in Mr. Hitzert’s end-of-life care?
Q2Mr. Hitzert is an 80-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with OAT cell carcinoma. His prognosis is poor, and he has chosen not to be treated and enter hospice. Mr. Hitzert has been a widow for over 40 years. He will be moving in with his daughter and her family. She is a labor and delivery nurse. What patient teaching will you provide related to the interdisciplinary team while implementing palliative care?
Q3Mr. Hitzert is an 80-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with OAT cell carcinoma. His prognosis is poor, and he has chosen not to be treated and enter hospice. Mr. Hitzert has been a widow for over 40 years. He will be moving in with his daughter and her family. She is a labor and delivery nurse. How does a patient qualify for the Medicare Hospice Benefit?
