The community health nurse is meeting with an older adult client whose adult grandchild has recently moved in to help provide daily care. Which actions should the nurse prioritize with this grandchild to help adjust to providing care? (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse should prioritize actions that directly support the grandchild in their new caregiving role, such as suggesting safety improvements (A), recognizing their efforts and achievements (B), demonstrating better care techniques (C), and using therapeutic communication to support and guide them (D). Offering to teach skills for becoming a certified nursing assistant (E) goes beyond the immediate need of adjusting to providing daily care for the older adult.

The Community Health Nurse Is Meeting with an Older Adult