Which statement describes palliative treatment?
A. The goal of treatment is to cure the patient of the disease.
B. The goal of treatment is to restore normal function.
C. The goal of treatment is to prevent disease.
D. The goal of treatment is to make a patient more comfortable.
Answer: D
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