The Nurse Notes That the Spouse of a Client with a Chronic

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that the spouse of a client with a chronic illness is listless and sits quietly while the client is being examined.What should the nurse consider the spouse is experiencing?

• A) Boredom
• B) Personal illness
• C) Caregiver role strain
• D) Distraction with personal issues

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