A 40-year-old woman has been receiving increasing amounts of care at home from her mother since she was diagnosed with HIV and became symptomatic
During a home visit from a community health nurse, the patient's mother tells the nurse that caregiving is an onerous responsibility, stating, "I'm completely at the end of my rope." What action should the nurse prioritize in response to the mother's statement?
A) Have the patient admitted to hospital for a respite period.
B) Validate the important contributions the mother is making to her daughter's well-being.
C) Arrange for the transfer of the patient to a hospice setting.
D) Identify community supports that can mobilized to provide for the patient's needs.
D
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