A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Meeting

A nurse is caring for a client who is meeting with the palliative care team.  After the meeting, the client's family asks for clarification about palliative care.  Which statements about palliative care are accurate?  Select all that apply.

A) Palliative care focuses on quality of life and can be provided at any time
B) Palliative care is only possible with a terminal diagnosis of ≤6 months
C) Palliative care is provided by a multidisciplinary team
D) Palliative care is another term for hospice care
E) Palliative care provides relief from symptoms associated with chronic illnesses

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