A client has just been referred to hospice care, and the spouse asks the hospice nurse why the client needs the change in services. The best response by the nurse is:
A)
"Hospice care is cheaper than acute care."
B)
"It's best for your spouse to be cared for at home."
C)
"So we can see if there's any way to improve your spouse's life."
D)
"There is no need for acute care any longer."
C
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