A wife was doing her best to care for her husband, who had a stroke that produced left-sided paralysis. Which of the following needs would the nurse expect the wife to express?
a. Desiring assistance in the home because her responsibilities had expanded
b. Desiring information on how to better care for her husband
c. Feeling overwhelmed and drained, both physically and emotionally
d. Feeling frustrated that she has to deal with all this
ANS: C
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