The Spouse of a Client with a Terminal Illness Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

The spouse of a client with a terminal illness is fatigued and just wants an afternoon off from providing constant care.What should the nurse do to help the spouse?

• A) Arrange for a home health aide.
• B) Discuss transferring the client to a long-term care facility.
• C) Coordinate the client's admission to an acute care facility.
• D) Explain it won't be long now because the client is nearing death.