The Spouse of a Patient Being Cared for at Home

The spouse of a patient being cared for at home by hospice angrily tells the nurse,"Care provided by the aide is inadequate,so I must do everything myself.Why is this happening? Can't someone help?" The hospice nurse should:

A) provide teaching about anticipatory grieving.
B) assign new hospice personnel to the case.
C) refer the spouse for crisis intervention.
D) arrange hospitalization for the patient.