A client’s family member says to the nurse, “The doctor said he will provide palliative care. What does that mean?” The nurse’s best response is ____

Palliative care is specialized medical care, with the goal of prevention, relief, reduction, or soothing of symptoms of the client's disease or disorder. There is no specific timeframe, nor is there an effort to cure the client. Often, care takes place in the client's home, with support for the entire family.