The wife of a patient with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)tells the nurse that she wishes her husband were eligible for hospice care but she thinks that hospice is only available for cancer patients. She is also concerned that, even if he were eligible for hospice care, they couldn't afford it, they'd have medical personnel constantly underfoot, and her husband would have to switch healthcare providers. Which responses by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.

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A)In addition to clients who are diagnosed with cancer, a variety of clients qualify for hospice care. To be eligible for hospice care, clients need to be diagnosed by a physician as having 6 months or less to live. Hospice care supports the involvement of family in clients' care and is available to help ease the burden of primary caregivers. In many cases, hospice is provided by the individual's health insurance or Medicare policy. Hospice care can take place in the client's home or in hospice centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities.
B)In addition to clients who are diagnosed with cancer, a variety of clients qualify for hospice care. To be eligible for hospice care, clients need to be diagnosed by a physician as having 6 months or less to live. Hospice care supports the involvement of family in clients' care and is available to help ease the burden of primary caregivers. In many cases, hospice is provided by the individual's health insurance or Medicare policy. Hospice care can take place in the client's home or in hospice centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities.
C)In addition to clients who are diagnosed with cancer, a variety of clients qualify for hospice care. To be eligible for hospice care, clients need to be diagnosed by a physician as having 6 months or less to live. Hospice care supports the involvement of family in clients' care and is available to help ease the burden of primary caregivers. In many cases, hospice is provided by the individual's health insurance or Medicare policy. Hospice care can take place in the client's home or in hospice centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities.
D)In addition to clients who are diagnosed with cancer, a variety of clients qualify for hospice care. To be eligible for hospice care, clients need to be diagnosed by a physician as having 6 months or less to live. Hospice care supports the involvement of family in clients' care and is available to help ease the burden of primary caregivers. In many cases, hospice is provided by the individual's health insurance or Medicare policy. Hospice care can take place in the client's home or in hospice centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities.
E)In addition to clients who are diagnosed with cancer, a variety of clients qualify for hospice care. To be eligible for hospice care, clients need to be diagnosed by a physician as having 6 months or less to live. Hospice care supports the involvement of family in clients' care and is available to help ease the burden of primary caregivers. In many cases, hospice is provided by the individual's health insurance or Medicare policy. Hospice care can take place in the client's home or in hospice centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities.

The Wife of a Patient with End-Stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary