The nurse notices that Martha, the primary caregiver for her spouse with Alzheimer's disease, seems distracted, and she asks how Martha is doing. "I'm doing OK," said Martha. "I'm just so overwhelmed. I can't seem to get anything done. Just when I think I'm handling everything, something else comes up. Hopefully things will settle down soon, and I can get a break." Which intervention would most help Martha cope with the caregiver strain she's expressing?

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1.This is incorrect. Teaching Martha about the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease will not help with caregiver strain.
2.This is incorrect. Learning more about the management of Alzheimer's disease will not help with caregiver strain.
3.This is correct. There are several support services available for caregivers of clients with Alzheimer's disease. These include financial assistance, legal assistance, caregiver support groups, respite care, and home health care. All of these support services would help Martha deal with the caregiver strain she is experiencing.
4.This is incorrect. Although relocating Martha's spouse may ease the strain she is experiencing, it may not be necessary and could add additional strain in terms of finances, guilt, travel, and so forth.

The Nurse Notices That Martha, the Primary Caregiver for Her