Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
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You are a home health nurse caring for an elderly client in their home. They have children and grandchildren but they live far from the client and they typically visit with your clients once to two times a year. The elderly man is beginning to show some of the signs of Alzheimer's disease dementia. The wife is also 88 years of age and has had a stroke which has left her with left sided weakness, but she is willing to help her husband and to maintain his safety. What kind of support should you give the wife in terms of her role caring for her husband?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Educating the wife about Alzheimer's disease and promoting the husband's independence as much as possible supports safety and dignity while respecting her role as a caregiver with physical limitations.