While Preparing for the Discharge of an Elderly, Terminally Ill

While preparing for the discharge of an elderly, terminally ill patient, the family asks for information concerning the most appropriate time to become involved with a hospice agency. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Assist the family in making contact with a hospice agency at this time.
B) Estimate the patient's life expectancy to gauge when contact with hospice should be made.
C) Encourage the family to "hold off" making the contact until death is very close.
D) Determine what expectations the family has of the hospice agency.