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Which of these is not a key consideration for exploring the hospice option?

a. Is the person completely informed about the nature and prognosis of his or her condition?
b. Are the family members ready for this person to die?
c. Is a high-quality hospice care program available?
d. How well do the people in the person's social network communicate with each other?

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Final answer:

The readiness of the family for a person to die is not a key consideration when exploring hospice care; focus is on informed patient decisions and quality care.

Step-by-step explanation:

Among the options provided, b. Are the family members ready for this person to die? is not a key consideration for exploring the hospice care option. The focus of hospice is on the patient's informed decision, quality of hospice care, and clear communication within the social network involved in the patient's care.

Hospice care prioritizes the patient's comfort and dignity, offering emotional support to the family, reducing caregiving burdens, and improving social support and coping for both the patient and their loved ones.

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