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The Nurse Is Working with a Spouse Who Is Caring

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The nurse is working with a spouse who is caring for a chronically ill patient who requires around-the-clock care. The nurse notices the spouse often speaks to the patient sharply. The bed linens are soiled with food and the patient has a strong body odor. Both the house and the spouse are unkempt. When encouraged to talk, the spouse says, "I just drag around. I can't make myself do anything. I'm so tired of it all." Which nursing diagnosis best fits these defining characteristics?


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