The Nurse Cares for Many Clients Who Have Serious Illnesses

The nurse cares for many clients who have serious illnesses. Which client is the best candidate for hospice care?

A) Brain cancer who is expected to live 3 months and who is not pursuing aggressive treatment
B) Congestive heart failure who is expected to live 9 months and who is not pursuing aggressive treatment
C) Lung cancer who is expected to live 1 month and who is pursuing radiation therapy
D) Stroke who is expected to live only a few more hours unless emergency brain surgery can remove a clot