A home care nurse assesses a very demanding patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Afterward, the nurse talks with the spouse who has provided this patient's care for 6 years. The spouse says, "I don't need much sleep anymore. I might need to help him during the night." Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.

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Sleep deprivation can cause accidents. The correct answer makes an observation, gives important information about safety, and communicates care and compassion for the spouse. The distracters do not invite further dialogue with the spouse.

A Home Care Nurse Assesses a Very Demanding Patient with Chronic