A nurse is reinforcing teaching about palliative care to a client who has cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A. Stating that palliative care is only for clients with a terminal illness is incorrect. Palliative care is designed for clients with serious, chronic, or life-threatening illnesses and focuses on symptom management and quality of life, regardless of prognosis. B. Limiting palliative care to those with 6 months or less to live is incorrect. This definition applies to hospice care, not palliative care. Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatments at any stage of illness. C. Including restriction of nutritional support is incorrect. Palliative care emphasizes comfort and symptom relief, including providing adequate nutrition and hydration as appropriate for the client’s needs and wishes. D. Enhancing quality of life by promoting comfort is correct. Palliative care aims to relieve symptoms such as pain, nausea, and fatigue while supporting the client’s emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being.