The Spouse of a Client with a Terminal Illness Asks

The spouse of a client with a terminal illness asks about hospice.Which information should the nurse include when responding to the spouse?

A) "It is a service that provides care to the terminally ill client only."
B) "This type of care is warranted when the client still seeks a cure for the terminal illness."
C) "It is a program that focuses on palliative treatment and emotional support."
D) "It is appropriate when the client is expected to live for fewer than 9 months."