A nurse is reviewing the purpose and criteria for hospice care with a group of nursing students. Which statement best reflects the understanding of a commonly used eligibility criterion for hospice care?

"A client is eligible for hospice care when they have a life expectancy of 6 months or less if the disease follows its natural course."

"Hospice care is available to clients who request emotional support regardless of their Illness status."

"Hospice care is appropriate when a client has difficulty performing activities of daily living independently."

"Clients must first complete all curative treatments before qualifying for hospice care."