A hospice nurse notices that the family of a terminally ill patient has not left the patient's room for several days
The nurse knows that providing ____________________ for a period even as brief as 3 to 4 hours can provide some temporary relief for the family members.
Fill in the blank with correct word.
ANS:
respite
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