Which of the Following Statements,made by the Daughter of an Older

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements,made by the daughter of an older adult client concerning bring her mother home to live with her family,presents the greatest concern for the nurse?

• A) "If this doesn't work out,she can always go to live with my sister."
• B) "I don't think she will react very well to me making decisions for her."
• C) "I'm afraid that mom will be depressed and really miss her home terribly."
• D) "My children will just have to adjust to having their grandmother with us."

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Definitions:

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