A Couple Both Reside in a Long-Term Care Facility

question 17

Multiple Choice

A couple both reside in a long-term care facility.The husband is admitted to the psychiatric unit after physically abusing his wife.He states,"My wife is having an affair with a young man,and I want it investigated." Which is the appropriate nursing response?

• A)"Your wife is not having an affair.What makes you think that?"
• B)"Why do you think that your wife is having an affair?"
• C)"Your wife has told us that these thoughts have no basis in fact."
• D)"I understand that you are upset.We will talk about it."

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