HESI RN Exit VI 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. Hiring a private nurse may be an option but is not the most immediate or practical solution given the client's current resources and concerns.B. Suggesting contacting social services to find respite care is a practical and immediate solution to ensure her husband’s care while the client recovers.C. A case management evaluation is helpful but may not address the immediate need for respite care during the client's recovery period.D. Recommending that the family return might not be feasible or immediate, and respite care can provide the necessary support during recovery.
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