A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia and is being cared for at home by their adult child. The adult child expresses the need for a break. Which of the following resources should the nurse recommend?

Choice A reason: Hospice care is intended for clients with terminal illnesses and focuses on end-of-life comfort, not caregiver relief for chronic conditions like dementia. Choice B reason: Cognitive enhancement therapy is a structured intervention for clients, not a support service for caregivers needing rest. It does not address the caregiver’s immediate need for relief. Choice C reason: Respite care provides temporary relief for caregivers by offering short-term care for the client. It can be delivered in-home, through adult day programs, or in residential settings, making it the most appropriate recommendation. Choice D reason: Long-term psychiatric hospitalization is reserved for clients with severe psychiatric conditions requiring intensive treatment. It is not a resource for caregiver breaks and would be inappropriate unless the client had acute psychiatric needs.