A nurse is working with a family who is caring for their mother at home. They complain that the strain of caring for her 24 hours a day is exhausting them. What is the nurse's best suggestion?
A) They should go into family therapy.
B) They should place their mother in a nursing home.
C) They should obtain respite care to give them a break.
D) They should hire a housekeeper.
Question 2
A nurse expresses ambivalence about the use of coenzyme Q10 for the treatment of clients with dementia of the Alzheimer's type (DAT). Her colleague's reply should be based on the knowledge that:
A) Antioxidants are critically important for optimal brain function.
B) Antioxidants can reverse diseases like DAT.
C) Antioxidants are part of a marketing campaign by vitamin companies.
D) Antioxidants can be obtained through a regular diet.
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