Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 425 of 1700
Which statement about hospice care is correct?
- It gives comfort and support, and cure treatments are stopped
- It helps the client get well with stronger treatments
- It is given only in a hospital for a few days
- It speeds up death so the client has less pain
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Correct answer: It gives comfort and support, and cure treatments are stopped
Hospice focuses on comfort, not cure, and does not hasten death.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026