Which statement best describes the general correlation between social support and the prognosis of terminally ill patients?

A) Patients who have strong social support die sooner.
B) Patients who have strong social support survive longer.
C) Patients are not impacted by their level of social support.
D) Social support is beneficial to patients if it comes from friends,not family members.

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ashiley herring · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Research has consistently shown that social support has a positive impact on the quality of life and survival of terminally ill patients. Patients who have strong social support systems from family and friends have been found to survive longer and have better outcomes than those without such support.

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