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    HESI RN Exit Proctored Exam

    An older adult client who cares for her husband at home has just learned that she needs to have knee replacement surgery. She tells the nurse she is concerned about her inability to provide care to her husband while she recovers from surgery and attends physical therapy. She has a friend who can drive her to and from her appointments once she is discharged, but cannot provide the care her husband needs. How should the nurse respond to the client?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Recommending that family return may not be feasible or realistic for the client. B. A case management evaluation can help assess the home environment and identify potential resources or support services, such as home health care, that can assist the client with caregiving duties. C. Respite care facilities may not be the best solution if the client's husband does not require extended care, and home-based support could be more appropriate. D. Hiring a private nurse could be expensive and may not be necessary if other resources are available through case management or home health services.

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