There has been improvement in the health of an elderly patient who has been in hospice care for 6 months. What should the nurse suggest to this patient?

• A. The patient can leave hospice care only when the primary health care provider allows doing so.
• B. The patient must continue for another 6 months in hospice care before leaving.
• C. The patient is in hospice care and is not eligible for curative treatment.
• D. The patient can withdraw from hospice care and can receive other health services.

Answer: (D)