The husband of a 77-year-old woman is her sole care provider, a responsibility that has become onerous since she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 3 months prior
When working with the husband, which of the following actions is most appropriate? A) Encouraging the husband to independently develop techniques for basic care that he feels work best for him and his wife.
B) Emphasizing to the husband the importance of remaining optimistic and enthusiastic when interacting with his wife.
C) Encouraging the husband not to feel guilty for needing respite on occasion.
D) Organizing outside help to minimize the amount of direct care that the husband provides.
C
Feedback:
The need for respite is a common need that the nurse should normalize for the husband. Techniques for basic care should be taught, and expecting the husband to exhibit a positive demeanor at all times is unrealistic and likely to foster guilt. While outside help may be required at times, the goal should not be to minimize or eliminate the care the husband himself provides.
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