A wife was doing her best to care for her husband,who had a stroke that produced left-sided paralysis.Which of the following needs would the nurse expect the wife to express?

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Although the wife does need information and assistance,she will express feelings of being overwhelmed,both physically and emotionally,as she attempts to adjust to her new responsibilities.Caregivers desire emotional support and understanding surrounding their newly acquired responsibilities.The nurse must give both the client and the family the opportunity to grieve,acknowledge their losses,and foster realistic expectations for the future.

A Wife Was Doing Her Best to Care for Her