A client with Alzheimer disease is admitted to the hospital for a urinary tract infection. The daughter says to the nurse, "I really want to take my mother home and continue care there. However, lately, my mother has become agitated and restless at night. I'm awake most of the night, feel exhausted, and do not know what to do." What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Do not let your mother take naps in the afternoon."
B) "Our social worker can discuss long-term care options with you."
C) "We can ask the health care provider for medication that will help your mother sleep."
D) "Your mother can be cared for in a nursing home."
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