The home care nurse hears the spouse of an older client say "You have been so sick but you insist on living in this huge home that you cannot maintain but expect me to."
The client engages in an argument with the spouse. Which does the home care nurse identify as occurring with this couple?
A) Evidence of low blood glucose levels
B) Financial struggles within the family
C) Possible situational depression for both client and spouse
D) Spousal abuse
Answer: C
Manifestations associated with situational depression in the older client include irritability and poor work performance. One spouse is irritable because of overwork and the other spouse is irritable because of the inability to perform household work. The nurse cannot determine if the family is having financial struggles. There is no evidence of spousal abuse at this time. The nurse cannot determine that the arguing is due to low blood glucose levels.
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