Palliative care is intended:

A. Palliative care is not limited to terminal phases or when all treatment options have been exhausted. B. Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatments and is appropriate for clients with serious illnesses at any stage. C. Palliative care can be integrated with other medical treatments and is not restricted to end-of-life care. D. Hospice care is a form of palliative care for those nearing the end of life, but palliative care itself is broader and not exclusive to hospice.