A patient with cancer asks the nurse when he or she will be able to access palliative care.On the basis of the knowledge about palliative care,what will the nurse's response be?

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Palliative care can help patients achieve optimal pain management.It is for any age,any diagnosis,and at any time,not just during the last few months of life.Hospice care is an option when the patient is expected to live less than 6 to 12 more months.An advance directive can include information about palliative care but is not required for such care to be initiated.

A Patient with Cancer Asks the Nurse When He or She