Palliative Care Nursing

at a Glance

Christine Ingleton, Philip Larkin

Multiple Choice: Chapter 54 Recognising and planning for the terminal phase of life

Question 1. Diagnosing dying is a fundamental skill aimed at ensuring responsive care at the end of life. Which of the following statements is true?

A Nurses are solely responsible for diagnosing dying in advanced disease
B A diagnosis of dying is easily recognised in all patients with advanced illness
C A diagnosis of dying is considered when symptoms become too burdensome for the patient
D A key consideration in diagnosing dying is evaluating the reversibility of the patient's condition