Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1602 of 1700
What is respite care?
- Care that gives the family caregiver a break
- Care given only in a hospital after surgery
- Care for people at the very end of life
- Care that a nurse gives in a store
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Correct answer: Care that gives the family caregiver a break
Respite care can happen at home or in a care setting, with a volunteer or a paid service.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.7: Caregiver Role Strain
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026