Disease or condition that will eventually cause death is known as what?

• A. Terminally Ill/Terminal Illness
• B. Outpatient Care
• C. Skilled Care
• D. Care Plan

Answer: (A)

Terminal illness is a disease or condition that cannot be cured and will eventually lead to death. This prognosis signals a shift in care goals toward comfort and quality of life, often with palliative or hospice care. The other terms describe services or plans rather than the disease’s outcome: outpatient care and skilled care refer to where or how care is provided, and a care plan is the documentation of planned care. The defining feature of a terminal illness is a limited life expectancy and the focus on end-of-life decisions and support. While exact timing varies, the core idea is that death will occur as a result of the condition.