When the home health nurse is helping a family accept the diagnosis and prepare for the patient with a cognitive disorder, the nurse should:
a. leave them literature about the disorder.
b. instruct them about the physiological changes that cause the disorder.
c. allow them time for expression of their feelings and grief.
d. discuss options for placement in a long-term care facility.
ANS: C
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