Adam Is Going to Be Taking Care of His Mother

question 105

Multiple Choice

Adam is going to be taking care of his mother as her health is declining. Her husband is deceased, and Adam has no siblings or spouse to help with the caretaking. Adam loves his mother dearly and wants to help her in her time of need. Which of the following can Adam expect as the caretaking duties continue?

• A) ​He will probably feel angry, resentful, depressed, or guilty at some point.
• B) ​He will probably spend time to be responsible, but is unlikely to spend money.
• C) ​He won't feel much increase in his stress level, until his mother's death is imminent.
• D) ​He should expect his mother to insist that he place her in a nursing home.

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