A Daughter Tells the Nurse That Her Mother Is Frequently

A daughter tells the nurse that her mother is frequently confused, but what is really upsetting is that she is incontinent during the night. "All I do is watch her and wash sheets," the daughter says. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse provide to the daughter?

A) Explain about respite care or the need to ask other family members to help so the daughter can have some time off
B) It's time to have her mother go into a nursing home where they can give her the care she needs.
C) Refer the daughter to Adult Protective Services so responsibility for her mother's care may be assumed by an agency prepared for such tasks
D) Teach the daughter how to establish a toileting routine for the mother to help control the incontinence