The nurse is counseling a woman who is caring for her 83-year-old father. The father has had mental changes and is becoming more confused. The father lives with the daughter in her home
The nurse knows the daughter understands the father's care needs when she states which of the following?
a. "Dad will only need my help for a short time, and then he will get better."
b. "I can leave dad alone during the day; I'll just deadbolt the door."
c. "I can send dad to the adult daycare; that way I can work and care for him at night."
d. "Dad misses mom since she passed; he will be okay in a few weeks."
ANS: C
The father will be cared for at the adult daycare, and it is a nice alternative for the daughter. She will be able to work and know that her father is safe during the day. The daughter thinking the father will be okay in a few days is not realistic, nor can she deadbolt the door and lock him in the house.
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