The Spouse of a Patient Being Cared for at Home

question 32

Multiple Choice

The spouse of a patient being cared for at home by hospice angrily tells the nurse, "Care provided by the aide is inadequate, so I must do everything myself. Why is this happening? Can't someone help?" The hospice nurse should do which of the following?

• A) Provide teaching about anticipatory grieving
• B) Assign new hospice personnel to the case
• C) Refer the spouse for crisis intervention
• D) Arrange hospitalization for the patient

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Definitions:

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Independent Variable

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