The home care nurse hears the spouse of a client say "With you being so sick lately, I can't maintain this home by myself, so I never invite family over anymore. I can't stand to have them see our house in this rundown state." The client engages in an argument with the spouse, and the spouse begins to cry. Which does the home care nurse identify as occurring with this couple?

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A)Manifestations associated with situational depression include avoiding family and friends, crying, and performing duties poorly. The nurse cannot determine if the family is having financial struggles. There is no evidence of spousal abuse at this time. The nurse cannot determine that the arguing is due to low blood glucose levels.
B)Manifestations associated with situational depression include avoiding family and friends, crying, and performing duties poorly. The nurse cannot determine if the family is having financial struggles. There is no evidence of spousal abuse at this time. The nurse cannot determine that the arguing is due to low blood glucose levels.
C)Manifestations associated with situational depression include avoiding family and friends, crying, and performing duties poorly. The nurse cannot determine if the family is having financial struggles. There is no evidence of spousal abuse at this time. The nurse cannot determine that the arguing is due to low blood glucose levels.
D)Manifestations associated with situational depression include avoiding family and friends, crying, and performing duties poorly. The nurse cannot determine if the family is having financial struggles. There is no evidence of spousal abuse at this time. The nurse cannot determine that the arguing is due to low blood glucose levels.

The Home Care Nurse Hears the Spouse of a Client