The family member caring for a dependent older patient tells the nurse that she feels his care is "so out of my control." To best assist the caregiver in achieving a sense of confidence, the nurse
a. encourages the caregiver to regularly at-tend the meeting of a local support group.
b. identifies the skills and resources that the caregiver needs to provide for the patient.
c. arranges for in-home support services to assist with care as needed.
d. explores reasons why the caregiver feels such a lack of control.
B
Being able to do the tasks that need to be done, get needed support, or access community re-sources enhances feelings of being in control.
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