An Elderly Client Scheduled for Surgery Is Concerned That His

question 5

Multiple Choice

An elderly client scheduled for surgery is concerned that his wife is not going to be able to manage at home alone. Which of the following can the nurse do to help this client and spouse?

• A) Encourage the client to not worry about his spouse.
• B) Ask the client if the spouse would agree to having some help while he is hospitalized.
• C) Encourage the spouse to come and stay with the client in the hospital.
• D) Suggest the spouse stay in a hotel until the client is discharged.

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