A patient, receiving palliative care for chronic lung disease, has a hip fracture. According to the principles of palliative care, the nurse realizes that which of the following will be done to help this patient?
A) Surgery or stabilization of the fractured hip.
B) Pain control for the fractured hip.
C) Comfort measures for the fractured hip.
D) No additional treatment for the fractured hip.
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