A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the partner of a client who is receiving hospice care about music therapy for pain management. Which of t following statements by the partner indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Rationale: A. "Playing music will increase my husband's alertness.": Music therapy is not primarily used to increase alertness in hospice clients. Soothing music may promote relaxation and even drowsiness, especially in clients receiving sedating medications for or end-of-life comfort. B. "I will discontinue music therapy when my husband is no longer responsive": Music therapy can still provide comfort even when a client is unresponsive. Familiar or calming music may have soothing effects and contribute to emotional peace, making it appropriate throughout all stages of hospice care. C. "My husband won't need medication for breakthrough pain while using music therapy.": Music therapy is a complementary technique, not a replacement for pharmacologic pain management. Clients may still require medications for breakthrough pain. D. "Music will distract my husband's awareness of the pain.": Music therapy helps reduce the perception of pain by providing sensory distraction and promoting relaxation. This cognitive diversion is one of the key benefits of using music as part of holistic pain management in hospice care.