Hospice and palliative care nursing is a rapidly developing specialty in nursing. Which facts have contributed to this growth? (Select all that apply.)
A) End-of-life care is largely the responsibility of nurses.
B) End-of-life needs are expected to increase with the aging population.
C) Nursing curricula have prepared nurses to deal effectively with dying patients and their families.
D) Palliative care is a new focus of advanced practice nurses.
E) Hospice and palliative care nurses work in a variety of settings.

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End-of-life care is largely the responsibility of nurses, end-of-life needs are expected to increase with the aging population, and hospice and palliative care nurses work in a variety of settings.

Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Is a Rapidly Developing Specialty