A nurse in an acute care facility is assisting with the admission of an older adult client who has late stage Alzheimer's disease. The nurse notes that the client's partner appears exhausted. He states that he is finding it more and more difficult to care for his partner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

C Ask the partner to talk about his difficulties in caring for the client. A Suggest that the client's partner see a counselor to help him cope with his exhaustion. B Encourage the client's partner to call a family meeting to ask for help. D Recommend that the client's partner place the client in a long-term care facility.