A nurse is providing an in-service educational program for beginning nurses regarding mental health assessment needs of the older adult
One of the topics addressed is the importance of interviewing family members in addition to the older adult client. The nurse tells the audience that family members are sometimes able to give a more accurate history if the client has memory impairment. The nurse also emphasizes that interviewing family members provides which of the following?
A) A more accurate picture of the social support resources available
B) Evaluation of the family's ability to effectively care for the older client
C) Determination of the extent of the client's memory impairment
D) A much needed period of respite and support for the family members
B
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