The nurse is working with family caregivers of clients with Alzheimer disease. The nurse should encourage the family members to:
1. eat out a lot to decrease the workload of cooking.
2. do not project negative feelings to each other.
3. investigate the possibility of respite care.
4. set your expectations high.
Answer: 3
1. Caregivers should be encouraged to take care of themselves by eating healthy, nutritious meals at home.
2. Good and bad feelings should be expressed within the family, but away from the client.
3. Caregivers should be encouraged to contact support groups for respite care. It is important for caregivers to take breaks from care of the client.
4. With knowledge of the disease and its progression, expectations can be appropriately set.
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