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 correct?

A) Assist the family with making contact with a hospice agency at this time.
B) Determine the patient's expected life expectancy to gauge when the contact 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.