The patient has a history of terminal cancer but is being admitted for treatment of a pressure ulcer.The patient's wife has been caring for him at home and refuses to discuss admission to a nursing home.The wife looks extremely tired and is near the point of exhaustion.What could the nurse suggest?
A) A consult for respite care
B) Continuing with the plan of care as is
C) That the doctor orders the patient into a nursing home
D) That the wife stays away while the patient is hospitalized
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