A nurse is teaching a client who has a terminal illness about hospice care. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

The correct answer is Choice A because, "I will be taking medication daily for at least 6 months." Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that requires treatment with antibiotics for at least 6 months to ensure that the bacteria are completely eradicated. The client's statement indicates that they understand the importance of completing the full course of treatment.

Choice B is wrong because, "I will need to have a special HEPA filter installed in my home," is not the correct answer because although HEPA filters can help reduce the spread of tuberculosis, it is not a priority in client education.

Choice C is wrong because, "I will make sure to stop taking my medication as soon as I start feeling better," is not the correct answer because stopping medication too soon can lead to the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis and the return of symptoms.

Choice D is wrong because, "I can stop taking my medication once my cough goes away," is not the correct answer because a cough can persist even after the bacteria have been eliminated, and stopping medication too soon can lead to a relapse of the disease.

The correct answers are Choice B, "I can receive care in the hospital or at home," Choice D, "I will receive care from a variety of interprofessional team members," and choice E, "I can discontinue hospice care whenever I want."

The client who has a terminal illness should understand that hospice care can be provided in the hospital or at home, that a variety of interprofessional team members will provide care, and that they can discontinue hospice care whenever they want. These answers are correct because they demonstrate an accurate understanding of hospice care.

Hospice care can be provided in a variety of settings, including the home or a hospital, and typically involves a team of healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, social workers, and spiritual counselors, who work together to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the client and their family. Hospice care is focused on comfort and quality of life, rather than curative treatment, and clients can choose to discontinue care at any time.

Choice A is wrong because, "I will need to have private insurance because Medicare does not cover hospice services," is incorrect because Medicare does cover hospice services. Hospice care is a covered benefit under Medicare Part A, and most private insurance plans also cover hospice care.

Choice C is wrong because, "My provider will recommend that I enter hospice care when I have 1 year left to live," is incorrect because there is no set time frame for entering hospice care. Hospice care is appropriate for clients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by their physician, but there is no requirement that clients must have one year left to live before entering hospice care.

The correct answers are B, D, and E because they accurately reflect the nature of hospice care and the options available to clients who are receiving this type of care.