Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 428 of 1700

What is inpatient respite care in hospice?

  1. Care by a chaplain for the family after the death
  2. Care for the client in a private room set up at home
  3. Care that stops all pain medicines for a few days
  4. Care in an approved facility so the caregiver can rest
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Correct answer: Care in an approved facility so the caregiver can rest

Respite gives family or friends a break. The client may stay up to five days each time.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.6: End-of-Life Care

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026