A client with a recent total knee replacement (TKR) is about to be discharged home with home health. When discussing this with the client's wife, who is concerned that her husband is "being sent home too soon." Which of the following does the nurse understand is the primary, client-centered reason for the implementation of this level of care?

A) Minimizing healthcare costs
B) Reducing hospital-acquired infections
C) Facilitating client independence and recovery in the home environment
D) Alleviating overcrowding in the hospital setting