A nurse talks with the caregiver of a combat veteran diagnosed with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).The caregiver says, "I don't know how much longer I can do it.My whole life is consumed with taking care of my partner." Which intervention should the nurse implement initially?

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The initial step should be to assess the caregiver for specific needs, as this directly addresses the caregiver's expressed concerns and can lead to targeted support and interventions.

A Nurse Talks with the Caregiver of a Combat Veteran