Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) PN-RN Practice Test

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What is the primary requirement for a patient to be eligible for hospice care?

Has a life-threatening disease
Has a life expectancy of six months or fewer
Requires palliative care
Has severe, unremitting pain

The correct answer is: Has a life expectancy of six months or fewer

Hospice care is specifically designed for individuals who are facing the end stages of life, typically characterized by a life expectancy of six months or fewer if the disease runs its normal course. This requirement is rooted in the philosophy of hospice, which emphasizes comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment. The goal is to provide support to patients and their families during this transition, allowing for a more dignified and peaceful experience. While having a life-threatening disease, requiring palliative care, or experiencing severe pain may be relevant for some patients, these factors alone do not qualify a patient for hospice services. The key criterion remains the prognosis of six months or fewer to live, as this helps ensure that hospice resources are allocated appropriately to those in the most critical stages of their illness.