Each Evening, a Newly Disabled Man Becomes Angry When His

question 4

Multiple Choice

Each evening, a newly disabled man becomes angry when his wife, just home from her new full-time job, does not have dinner on the table at 6 PM. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?

• A) Allow the wife to express her frustration and anger to you
• B) Explain to the husband that he is going to have to begin learning how to cook
• C) Help all family members recognize that long-time roles are being changed and change is uncomfortable for everyone
• D) Suggest to the children who are old enough that they prepare some simple meals during the week with the mother doing the fancy cooking only on weekends

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