A Son Who Recently Brought His Extremely Confused Parent to a Nursing

question 20

Multiple Choice

A son who recently brought his extremely confused parent to a nursing home for admission reports feelings of guilt.Which is the appropriate nursing reply?

• A)"People often have mixed emotions about decisions like this.Support groups are held here on Mondays for children of residents in similar situations."
• B)"You did what you had to do.I wouldn't feel guilty if I were you."
• C)"Support groups are available to low-income families."
• D)"Your parent is doing just fine.We'll take very good care of him."

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