Which interventions are appropriate to assist the patient who is exhausted and depressed from providing care to the spouse with advanced dementia?

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The nurse should assist the patient to identify and utilize support systems for assistance with caring for the spouse.This will reduce feelings of abandonment and loneliness when caring for the spouse.Helping the patient to find personal time to rest and recuperate will allow self-care and increase patient coping skills.Arranging for intervals of respite care for the spouse will provide breaks from the constant caregiving duties of the patient.Maintaining a sleep/activity log and learning about advanced directives will not reduce caregiver role strain.

Which Interventions Are Appropriate to Assist the Patient Who Is