A client is hospitalized and is diagnosed with a mental illness caused by trauma to the brain
His wife tells the nurse that she is overwhelmed by the amount of tasks required to care for her husband and she is afraid she won't be able to learn enough to care for him. Which of the following interventions would be most beneficial to the wife at this point in time? A) Contact a rehabilitation center near their home so she can visit regularly until the client can be discharged
to home care.
B) Consult a physical therapist who will provide care at home.
C) Arrange a meeting with someone from the traumatic brain injury support group who has lived though a
similar experience.
D) Provide her with Internet resources and information about support groups and her husband's prognosis
so she can investigate when she has time.
C
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