The home care nurse is providing care to an older adult client with a diagnosis of depression who is caring for his wife who has Alzheimer's disease. He states that he hardly has enough energy to cook and clean the house
The couple has no children, and no relatives live within a close distance. Which community agency would be of greatest benefit to this client? a. A recreational club
b. An adult education program
c. A daycare center for elderly
d. Meals on Wheels
D
By providing food, Meals on Wheels would remove one responsibility for this client. A recreational club or an adult education program might be beneficial, but the priority need for this couple is food. A daycare center for the elderly may be necessary in the future, but it is not a priority at this time.
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