A family is considering hospice for their loved one who is terminally ill, but they are concerned that they cannot afford hospice care. Which response by the nurse is accurate?

• A. The hospice program usually has a small co-pay.
• B. The hospice provides better quality of care than the family can.
• C. The hospice assists with curative treatments for dying patients and their families.
• D. The hospice Medicare program pays for all equipment and medications that are related to the patient's primary hospice diagnosis.

Answer: (D)