Which of the following would be an example of basic palliative care?
A) A nurse on a surgical ward asks the patient if her pain is tolerable and holds her hand to provide reassurance.
B) A pain control specialist comes to the patient's home to monitor administration of morphine.
C) An occupational therapist visits a patient's home to determine what assistive devices might enhance independence for a period of time.
D) A psychiatric social worker meets with the family to discuss goals for end of life.
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