A patient tells the nurse that he wants to continue to do household chores but finds that he loses strength as the day goes on. Which of the following can the nurse do in assisting this patient to maintain his quality of life?
A) Help the patient understand that he needs to let go of some of his expectations.
B) Discuss which chores can be done by someone else considering that the patient is getting weaker every day.
C) Generate a list of household chores and discuss ways for them to be achieved during the time of day when the patient feels stronger.
D) Remind the patient that he isn't a teenager anymore and that weakness is just a part of getting old.
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